API Integration Guide: Adding Content Protection to Your Platform
This comprehensive guide will walk you through integrating content protection into your platform using our API.
Getting Started
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- API credentials from your dashboard
- Access to your platform's codebase
- Understanding of REST API principles
- Basic knowledge of your programming language
API Overview
Our API provides:
- RESTful endpoints
- JSON request/response format
- Comprehensive error handling
- Rate limiting for stability
Integration Steps
Step 1: Authentication
First, authenticate your requests:
javascript
const apiKey = 'your-api-key';
const headers = {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
};Step 2: Making Requests
Example API request:
javascript
async function checkAccess(userId, contentId) {
const response = await fetch('https://api.purecheckout.com/v1/access/check', {
method: 'POST',
headers: headers,
body: JSON.stringify({
userId: userId,
contentId: contentId
})
});
return await response.json();
}Step 3: Handling Responses
Process API responses:
javascript
const result = await checkAccess(userId, contentId);
if (result.accessGranted) {
// Grant access to content
} else {
// Show access denied message
}Best Practices
- Error Handling: Always handle API errors gracefully1
- Caching: Cache responses when appropriate2
- Rate Limiting: Respect API rate limits3
- Logging: Log API calls for debugging4
Common Issues
Issue: Authentication Failures
Solution: Verify your API key and ensure it's correctly formatted in headers.
Issue: Rate Limiting
Solution: Implement exponential backoff and respect rate limit headers.
Issue: Timeout Errors
Solution: Set appropriate timeout values and implement retry logic.
Testing
Always test your integration:
- Test with valid credentials1
- Test error scenarios2
- Test rate limiting3
- Test in staging before production4
Conclusion
API integration is straightforward when you follow best practices. Start with basic functionality and gradually add advanced features as needed.