Step by Step Guide to Building a Zoom API Integration in Go

Aug 1, 2024 • 6 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow Go enthusiast! Ready to dive into the world of Zoom API integration? You're in for a treat. We'll be using the awesome zoom-lib-golang package to make our lives easier. Let's get this show on the road!

Prerequisites

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

Go installed (I know, obvious, right?)
A Zoom account with API credentials (if you don't have this, go grab it real quick)
Some basic knowledge of Go and RESTful APIs (but hey, you're here, so I'm sure you're good)

Setting up the project

First things first, let's create a new Go project:

mkdir zoom-integration
cd zoom-integration
go mod init github.com/yourusername/zoom-integration

Now, let's install our star player, the zoom-lib-golang package:

go get github.com/zoom/zoom-lib-golang

Configuring Zoom API credentials

Alright, security first! Let's set up those API credentials:

import (
    "os"
    "github.com/zoom/zoom-lib-golang"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("ZOOM_API_KEY")
    apiSecret := os.Getenv("ZOOM_API_SECRET")

    client := zoom.NewClient(apiKey, apiSecret)
}

Pro tip: Keep those credentials in environment variables. Your future self will thank you!

Implementing key Zoom API functionalities

Creating a meeting

Let's create a meeting, shall we?

meeting, err := client.Meetings.Create(&zoom.CreateMeetingOptions{
    Topic: "Go Developers Meetup",
    Type:  2, // Scheduled meeting
})
if err != nil {
    log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Printf("Created meeting: %s\n", meeting.JoinURL)

Listing meetings

Time to see what meetings we've got lined up:

meetings, err := client.Meetings.List(&zoom.ListMeetingsOptions{})
if err != nil {
    log.Fatal(err)
}
for _, m := range meetings.Meetings {
    fmt.Printf("Meeting: %s, Start Time: %s\n", m.Topic, m.StartTime)
}

Updating meeting details

Oops, need to change something? No worries:

updatedMeeting, err := client.Meetings.Update(meetingID, &zoom.UpdateMeetingOptions{
    Topic: "Updated Go Developers Meetup",
})
if err != nil {
    log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Printf("Updated meeting: %s\n", updatedMeeting.Topic)

Deleting a meeting

Clean up time:

err := client.Meetings.Delete(meetingID)
if err != nil {
    log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Println("Meeting deleted successfully")

Handling API responses and errors

Always be prepared for what the API throws at you:

if err != nil {
    switch e := err.(type) {
    case *zoom.Error:
        fmt.Printf("Zoom API error: %s\n", e.Message)
    default:
        fmt.Printf("Unexpected error: %v\n", err)
    }
    return
}

Testing the integration

Don't forget to test! Here's a quick unit test example:

func TestCreateMeeting(t *testing.T) {
    client := zoom.NewClient("test_key", "test_secret")
    meeting, err := client.Meetings.Create(&zoom.CreateMeetingOptions{
        Topic: "Test Meeting",
    })
    assert.NoError(t, err)
    assert.NotEmpty(t, meeting.JoinURL)
}

And of course, give it a whirl with your real Zoom account. Nothing beats real-world testing!

Best practices and optimization

Remember to play nice with the API:

Implement rate limiting to avoid hitting Zoom's limits
Cache responses when possible to reduce API calls

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a Zoom API integration in Go. Pretty cool, right? Remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There's so much more you can do with the Zoom API, so don't be afraid to explore and experiment.

Resources

Want to dive deeper? Check out these resources:

Now go forth and create some awesome Zoom integrations! Happy coding!