Step by Step Guide to Building a WP All Export Pro API Integration in Ruby

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of WP All Export Pro API integration with Ruby? Let's roll up our sleeves and get coding!

Introduction

WP All Export Pro API is a powerful tool that lets you programmatically export data from WordPress. In this guide, we'll walk through creating a Ruby integration that'll make your life easier and your exports smoother. Trust me, your future self will thank you for this!

Prerequisites

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

• A Ruby environment set up (2.7+ recommended)
• Your WP All Export Pro API key handy
• The httparty gem installed (we'll use this for API requests)

If you're missing any of these, take a quick detour and get them sorted. Don't worry, I'll wait!

Setting up the API Client

Let's start by creating a simple API client:

require 'httparty'

class WPAllExportClient
  include HTTParty
  base_uri 'https://your-wordpress-site.com/wp-json/wpae/v1'

  def initialize(api_key)
    @api_key = api_key
  end

  # We'll add more methods here soon!
end

Creating an Export

Time to create our first export! Add this method to your client:

def create_export(post_type: 'post', fields: ['ID', 'post_title'])
  response = self.class.post('/exports', body: {
    api_key: @api_key,
    post_type: post_type,
    fields: fields
  })
  
  JSON.parse(response.body)
end

Now you can create an export like this:

client = WPAllExportClient.new('your-api-key')
export = client.create_export
puts "Export ID: #{export['id']}"

Monitoring Export Progress

Exports can take a while, so let's add a method to check the status:

def check_export_status(export_id)
  response = self.class.get("/exports/#{export_id}", query: { api_key: @api_key })
  JSON.parse(response.body)
end

Pro tip: Implement a polling mechanism to periodically check the status until it's complete.

Retrieving Export Results

Once the export is done, let's grab those results:

def download_export(export_id)
  response = self.class.get("/exports/#{export_id}/file", query: { api_key: @api_key })
  response.body # This is your CSV data!
end

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always expect the unexpected! Wrap your API calls in begin/rescue blocks:

begin
  export = client.create_export
rescue => e
  puts "Oops! Something went wrong: #{e.message}"
end

And don't forget about rate limits. Be kind to the API, and it'll be kind to you!

Advanced Usage

Want to get fancy? Try customizing your export options:

client.create_export(
  post_type: 'product',
  fields: ['ID', 'post_title', 'price'],
  filters: { 'price': { 'min': 10, 'max': 100 } }
)

Testing the Integration

Testing is not just for show-offs, it's for smart developers like you! Here's a quick example using RSpec:

RSpec.describe WPAllExportClient do
  it "creates an export successfully" do
    client = WPAllExportClient.new('test-api-key')
    export = client.create_export
    expect(export).to have_key('id')
  end
end

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a Ruby integration for WP All Export Pro API. Pretty cool, right? Remember, this is just the beginning. There's always room to expand and improve your integration.

Keep exploring the API docs, experiment with different export types, and most importantly, have fun with it! Happy coding, and may your exports be ever in your favor! 🚀