Reading and Writing Data Using the WPForms API

Hey there, fellow JavaScript wizards! Ready to dive into the world of WPForms API? Let's get our hands dirty with some data syncing magic for user-facing integrations. Buckle up!

Setting the Stage

WPForms API is your ticket to seamlessly reading and writing form data. Whether you're building a slick dashboard or a robust reporting tool, mastering this API is crucial for keeping your user data in perfect harmony.

Getting Started with WPForms API

First things first, let's get you authenticated and acquainted with the API endpoints. It's easier than you might think!

const WPFormsAPI = require('wpforms-api');
const api = new WPFormsAPI({
  apiKey: 'your_api_key_here',
  baseUrl: 'https://your-site.com/wp-json/wpforms/v1'
});

Reading Data Like a Pro

Want to fetch those form submissions? Here's how you do it:

async function getSubmissions(formId) {
  try {
    const submissions = await api.getSubmissions(formId);
    console.log(submissions);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Oops!', error);
  }
}

Writing Data: Your Forms, Your Rules

Creating new entries is a breeze:

async function createEntry(formId, data) {
  try {
    const newEntry = await api.createEntry(formId, data);
    console.log('Entry created:', newEntry);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Entry creation failed:', error);
  }
}

Syncing Data: Keep Everything in Harmony

Real-time syncing? You got it! Here's a nifty function to keep your data fresh:

async function syncData(formId) {
  const lastSyncTimestamp = getLastSyncTimestamp();
  try {
    const newData = await api.getSubmissionsSince(formId, lastSyncTimestamp);
    updateLocalData(newData);
    setLastSyncTimestamp(Date.now());
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Sync failed:', error);
  }
}

Optimizing Performance: Speed is Key

Batch operations can be a game-changer. Check this out:

async function batchSync(formIds) {
  const operations = formIds.map(id => api.getSubmissions(id));
  try {
    const results = await Promise.all(operations);
    results.forEach((submissions, index) => {
      updateLocalData(formIds[index], submissions);
    });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Batch sync failed:', error);
  }
}

Error Handling: Expect the Unexpected

Always be prepared! Here's a robust error handling approach:

async function apiCall(operation) {
  try {
    return await operation();
  } catch (error) {
    if (error.response) {
      console.error('API Error:', error.response.data);
    } else if (error.request) {
      console.error('Network Error:', error.message);
    } else {
      console.error('Unexpected Error:', error.message);
    }
    throw error;
  }
}

Security First: Protect Your Data

Don't forget about rate limiting to keep things secure:

const rateLimit = require('express-rate-limit');

const apiLimiter = rateLimit({
  windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000, // 15 minutes
  max: 100 // limit each IP to 100 requests per windowMs
});

app.use('/api/', apiLimiter);

Testing: Trust, but Verify

Always test your API calls. Here's a quick Jest test to get you started:

test('getSubmissions returns data', async () => {
  const mockApi = {
    getSubmissions: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue([{ id: 1, data: 'test' }])
  };
  
  const submissions = await mockApi.getSubmissions(123);
  expect(submissions).toHaveLength(1);
  expect(submissions[0].id).toBe(1);
});

Wrapping Up

And there you have it! You're now equipped to read, write, and sync data like a WPForms API ninja. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of what you can do.

Keep coding, stay curious, and may your API calls always return 200 OK! 🚀