Step by Step Guide to Building a Wix API Integration in Python

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Wix API integration? You're in for a treat. We'll be using the wix-media-platform package to build something awesome in Python. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

Before we jump in, make sure you've got:

• A Python environment set up (I know you've probably got this covered)
• A Wix account with API credentials (if not, go grab 'em real quick)

Installation

First things first, let's get that wix-media-platform package installed:

pip install wix-media-platform

Easy peasy, right?

Authentication

Now, let's get you authenticated and ready to roll:

from media_platform import Client

client = Client(
    domain='your-domain',
    app_id='your-app-id',
    shared_secret='your-shared-secret'
)

Replace those placeholders with your actual credentials, and you're good to go!

Basic API Operations

Let's start with some bread-and-butter operations:

Uploading Files

file_path = '/path/to/your/file.jpg'
uploaded_file = client.file_manager.upload_file('/destination/path', file_path)
print(f"File uploaded: {uploaded_file.id}")

Retrieving File Information

file_id = 'your-file-id'
file_info = client.file_manager.get_file_metadata(file_id)
print(f"File name: {file_info.file_name}")

Deleting Files

client.file_manager.delete_file(file_id)
print("File deleted successfully")

Advanced Features

Ready to flex those API muscles? Let's dive into some cooler stuff:

Image Manipulation

from media_platform.service.image_service import ImageService, Crop

image_service = ImageService(client)
manipulated_image = image_service.crop(file_id, Crop(width=200, height=200))

Video Transcoding

from media_platform.service.transcode_service import TranscodeSpecification

transcode_service = client.transcode_service
job = transcode_service.transcode_video(file_id, TranscodeSpecification(destination_format='mp4'))

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always wrap your API calls in try-except blocks:

try:
    client.file_manager.upload_file('/destination/path', file_path)
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Oops! Something went wrong: {str(e)}")

And remember, be nice to the API - implement rate limiting if you're making lots of requests!

Example Project: Simple Image Gallery

Let's put it all together with a quick image gallery:

def create_image_gallery(folder_path):
    images = client.file_manager.list_files(folder_path)
    gallery_html = "<div class='gallery'>"
    for image in images:
        gallery_html += f"<img src='{image.url}' alt='{image.file_name}'>"
    gallery_html += "</div>"
    return gallery_html

print(create_image_gallery('/my-images'))

Testing and Debugging

Unit testing is your friend:

import unittest

class TestWixIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
    def test_file_upload(self):
        uploaded_file = client.file_manager.upload_file('/test', 'test.jpg')
        self.assertIsNotNone(uploaded_file.id)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build some seriously cool stuff with the Wix API. Remember, the official docs are your best friend for diving deeper. Now go forth and create something awesome!

Happy coding! 🚀