Chat API Java SDK for messengers API

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Requirements

Building the API client library requires:

  1. Java 1.7+
  2. Maven/Gradle

Installation

To install the API client library to your local Maven repository, simply execute:

mvn clean install

To deploy it to a remote Maven repository instead, configure the settings of the repository and execute:

mvn clean deploy

Refer to the OSSRH Guide for more information.

Maven users

Add this dependency to your project's POM:

<dependency>
  <groupId>org.openapitools</groupId>
  <artifactId>openapi-java-client</artifactId>
  <version>1.0.0</version>
  <scope>compile</scope>
</dependency>

Gradle users

Add this dependency to your project's build file:

compile "org.openapitools:openapi-java-client:1.0.0"

Others

At first generate the JAR by executing:

mvn clean package

Then manually install the following JARs:

  • target/openapi-java-client-1.0.0.jar
  • target/lib/*.jar

Getting Started

Please follow the installation instruction and execute the following Java code:

// Import classes:
import org.openapitools.client.ApiClient;
import org.openapitools.client.ApiException;
import org.openapitools.client.Configuration;
import org.openapitools.client.auth.*;
import org.openapitools.client.models.*;
import org.openapitools.client.api.Class1InstanceApi;

public class Example {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    ApiClient defaultClient = Configuration.getDefaultApiClient();
    defaultClient.setBasePath("https://api.chat-api.com");

    // Configure API key authorization: instanceId
    ApiKeyAuth instanceId = (ApiKeyAuth) defaultClient.getAuthentication("instanceId");
    instanceId.setApiKey("YOUR API KEY");
    // Uncomment the following line to set a prefix for the API key, e.g. "Token" (defaults to null)
    //instanceId.setApiKeyPrefix("Token");

    // Configure API key authorization: token
    ApiKeyAuth token = (ApiKeyAuth) defaultClient.getAuthentication("token");
    token.setApiKey("YOUR API KEY");
    // Uncomment the following line to set a prefix for the API key, e.g. "Token" (defaults to null)
    //token.setApiKeyPrefix("Token");

    Class1InstanceApi apiInstance = new Class1InstanceApi(defaultClient);
    try {
      InlineResponse2002 result = apiInstance.expiry();
      System.out.println(result);
    } catch (ApiException e) {
      System.err.println("Exception when calling Class1InstanceApi#expiry");
      System.err.println("Status code: " + e.getCode());
      System.err.println("Reason: " + e.getResponseBody());
      System.err.println("Response headers: " + e.getResponseHeaders());
      e.printStackTrace();
    }
  }
}

Documentation for API Endpoints

All URIs are relative to https://api.chat-api.com

Documentation for Authorization

Authentication schemes defined for the API:

instanceId

  • Type: API key
  • API key parameter name: instanceId
  • Location: URL query string

token

  • Type: API key
  • API key parameter name: token
  • Location: URL query string

Recommendation

It's recommended to create an instance of ApiClient per thread in a multithreaded environment to avoid any potential issues.

Preparatory work

At the very beginning, we need to connect messengers with our script, so as we write the code, we check its operation. To do this, go to your personal account and get a QR code there. Next, open messengers on your smartphone, go to Settings -> messengers Web -> Scan a QR code.

Now we need to indicate a WebHook URL so the server can run the scrip when new messages arrive. Indicate a direct link to your script. You can’t indicate server IP only, but you can indicate the port.


The first steps for beginners

The generated code uses a few Maven dependencies e.g., Jackson, UniRest, and Apache HttpClient. The reference to these dependencies is already added in the pom.xml file will be installed automatically. Therefore, you will need internet access for a successful build.

  • In order to open the client library in Eclipse click on File -> Import.

Importing SDK into Eclipse - Step 1

  • In the import dialog, select Existing Java Project and click Next.

Importing SDK into Eclipse - Step 2

  • Browse to locate the folder containing the source code. Select the detected location of the project and click Finish.

Importing SDK into Eclipse - Step 3

  • Upon successful import, the project will be automatically built by Eclipse after automatically resolving the dependencies.

Importing SDK into Eclipse - Step 4

How to Use

The following section explains how to use the messengersAPI library in a new console project.

1. Starting a new project

For starting a new project, click the menu command File > New > Project.

Add a new project in Eclipse

Next, choose Maven > Maven Projectand click Next.

Create a new Maven Project - Step 1

Here, make sure to use the current workspace by choosing Use default Workspace location, as shown in the picture below and click Next.

Create a new Maven Project - Step 2

Following this, select the quick start project type to create a simple project with an existing class and a main method. To do this, choose maven-archetype-quickstart item from the list and click Next.

Create a new Maven Project - Step 3

In the last step, provide a Group Id and Artifact Id as shown in the picture below and click Finish.

Create a new Maven Project - Step 4

2. Add reference of the library project

The created Maven project manages its dependencies using its pom.xml file. In order to add a dependency on the messengersAPILib client library, double click on the pom.xml file in the Package Explorer. Opening the pom.xml file will render a graphical view on the cavas. Here, switch to the Dependencies tab and click the Add button as shown in the picture below.

Adding dependency to the client library - Step 1

Clicking the Add button will open a dialog where you need to specify messengersAPI in Group Id and messengersAPILib in the Artifact Id fields. Once added click OK. Save the pom.xml file.

Adding dependency to the client library - Step 2

3. Write sample code

Once the SimpleConsoleApp is created, a file named App.java will be visible in the Package Explorer with a main method. This is the entry point for the execution of the created project. Here, you can add code to initialize the client library and instantiate a Controller class. Sample code to initialize the client library and using controller methods is given in the subsequent sections.

Adding dependency to the client library - Step 2

How to Test

The generated code and the server can be tested using automatically generated test cases. JUnit is used as the testing framework and test runner.

In Eclipse, for running the tests do the following:

  1. Select the project messengersAPILib from the package explorer.
  2. Select "Run -> Run as -> JUnit Test" or use "Alt + Shift + X" followed by "T" to run the Tests.

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