C# SDK Integrations

Introduction to the C# SDK

Welcome to the official documentation for the C# SDK. This SDK provides a robust and easy-to-use interface for interacting with our platform's services directly from your C# applications. Whether you are building a new integration or extending an existing one, this SDK will streamline your development process.

Our C# SDK is designed with developer experience in mind, offering:

  • Intuitive APIs that mirror our RESTful endpoints.
  • Comprehensive error handling and logging.
  • Asynchronous operations for better performance.
  • Strongly typed models for increased code safety.

Getting Started

Installation

You can install the C# SDK via NuGet Package Manager. Open your Package Manager Console and run the following command:

Install-Package YourAwesomeSdk.CSharp

Alternatively, you can use the .NET CLI:

dotnet add package YourAwesomeSdk.CSharp

Basic Usage

Here's a simple example of how to initialize the SDK and make your first request:


using YourAwesomeSdk.Client;
using YourAwesomeSdk.Models;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

public class Example
{
    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        // Replace with your actual API key
        string apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY";
        var client = new AwesomeApiClient(apiKey);

        try
        {
            // Fetch a list of items
            var items = await client.GetItemsAsync();

            foreach (var item in items)
            {
                Console.WriteLine($"Item ID: {item.Id}, Name: {item.Name}");
            }
        }
        catch (ApiException ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"An API error occurred: {ex.Message}");
            // Handle specific error codes if needed
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"An unexpected error occurred: {ex.Message}");
        }
    }
}

Authentication

Authentication is handled securely using API keys. When initializing the AwesomeApiClient, you must provide a valid API key obtained from your platform dashboard. The SDK automatically includes the necessary authentication headers in all requests.

For more detailed information on obtaining API keys and best practices, please refer to the Authentication Guide.

API Reference

This section provides a detailed breakdown of the available API endpoints and the data models used by the C# SDK.

Endpoints

The SDK exposes methods that correspond to our primary API endpoints. Below is a summary of common operations:

SDK Method HTTP Method Endpoint Path Description
GetItemsAsync() GET /items Retrieves a list of all available items.
GetItemByIdAsync(string itemId) GET /items/{itemId} Retrieves a specific item by its ID.
CreateItemAsync(CreateItemRequest itemData) POST /items Creates a new item.
UpdateItemAsync(string itemId, UpdateItemRequest itemData) PUT /items/{itemId} Updates an existing item.
DeleteItemAsync(string itemId) DELETE /items/{itemId} Deletes an item.

Models

The SDK utilizes strongly-typed C# classes to represent data structures. These models ensure data integrity and provide IntelliSense support.

Item Model


public class Item
{
    public string Id { get; set; }
    public string Name { get; set; }
    public string Description { get; set; }
    public DateTime CreatedAt { get; set; }
    public DateTime UpdatedAt { get; set; }
}

CreateItemRequest Model


public class CreateItemRequest
{
    public string Name { get; set; }
    public string Description { get; set; }
}

UpdateItemRequest Model


public class UpdateItemRequest
{
    public string Name { get; set; }
    public string Description { get; set; }
}

Advanced Features

Explore advanced functionalities such as:

  • Pagination: Efficiently retrieve large datasets using built-in pagination support.
  • Rate Limiting: Understand and handle API rate limits gracefully.
  • Custom HTTP Clients: Configure advanced settings for the underlying HTTP client.
  • Event Handling: Subscribe to events for real-time updates (if supported by the platform).

More details on these features can be found in dedicated guides.

Examples

Dive into practical examples demonstrating various use cases:

Troubleshooting

Encountering issues? This section provides solutions to common problems:

  • Authentication Errors: Ensure your API key is valid and correctly configured.
  • Rate Limit Exceeded: Implement exponential backoff or reduce request frequency.
  • ApiException: Inspect the StatusCode and ResponseContent properties for detailed error messages from the API.

If you can't find a solution here, please visit our Support Page or file an issue on our GitHub repository.