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Developer Integration Guide

Complete walkthrough with code examples

Step-by-step guide to integrating intelligent APIs into your application, with examples in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.

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30 min
To Production
< 50
Lines of Code
Zero
Dependencies
12 min read
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Overview

Quick Start: Your First API Call

Integrating intelligent APIs is remarkably simple - authenticate, make a request, handle the response. Most developers complete their first integration in under 30 minutes. This guide covers authentication, making requests, handling responses, error handling, and best practices.

Key Points

Simple REST APIs with standard HTTP methods

API key authentication via header

JSON responses (or CSV, visualization as needed)

Comprehensive error messages and status codes

Rate limiting with clear headers

Why It Matters

Why Integration is So Simple

Built for developers, by developers

Standard REST Architecture

Every API follows REST conventions - GET for retrieval, POST for complex queries. Standard HTTP status codes. JSON responses. Nothing proprietary to learn.

Comprehensive Documentation

Every API includes interactive documentation with code examples in multiple languages, sample requests, and sample responses. Test in your browser before writing code.

Sandbox Environment

Test every API in a sandbox with sample data before going to production. No risk, no cost - just experiment until you get it right.

Language Agnostic

Use any programming language that can make HTTP requests. We provide examples in Python, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, Go, PHP, and more.

How It Works

Integration Steps

From signup to production

1
1

Get API Credentials

Sign up, purchase credits, and subscribe to the analytics you need. You'll receive an API key instantly.

Key Points:

Create account at app.spartera.com
Purchase credits (starts at $10)
Subscribe to desired analytics
Receive API key and endpoint URLs
2
2

Make Your First Request

Use your API key to authenticate and make your first request. Start with a simple query to verify everything works.

Key Points:

Add API key to Authorization header
Make GET request to API endpoint
Include required parameters in URL
Receive JSON response with insights
3
3

Handle Responses & Errors

Parse the JSON response and extract the insights you need. Implement error handling for rate limits and invalid requests.

Key Points:

Parse JSON response
Extract relevant insights
Handle HTTP error codes
Implement retry logic for transient failures
4
4

Deploy to Production

Once tested in sandbox, deploy to production. Monitor usage, implement caching, and handle scale.

Key Points:

Switch from sandbox to production endpoint
Implement response caching
Add monitoring and alerting
Set up usage tracking

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Key Benefits

Developer Experience Highlights

30 min

Time to First Call

Most developers make their first successful API call in under 30 minutes

< 50

Lines of Code

Complete integration typically requires fewer than 50 lines of code

Zero

SDK Required

Standard HTTP - use native libraries in any language

100%

API Coverage

Every endpoint documented with interactive examples

FAQs

Common Questions

Do I need an SDK or special library?

No! Our APIs are standard REST over HTTPS. Use your language's native HTTP library (requests in Python, fetch in JavaScript, HttpClient in Java, etc.). We provide code examples but no SDK is required.

How do I handle authentication?

Add your API key to the Authorization header as 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'. That's it. No OAuth flows, no token refresh - just simple API key authentication.

What if I hit rate limits?

Rate limit headers tell you exactly how many requests remain and when they reset. If you hit a limit, you'll receive a 429 status code with a Retry-After header. Implement exponential backoff for automatic handling.

Can I cache responses?

Yes! Most analytics include Cache-Control headers indicating how long responses can be cached. For real-time data, cache for 1-5 minutes. For less volatile data, cache for hours.

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