Luke Marshall - May 25, 2021
DreamFactory specialises in REST API generation for any number of database types however an underrepresented benefit is the ability to mount and manage any third party API via a HTTP service connector such as a Typeform REST API. This gives you the ability to generate documentation and secure an existing API as if it were created natively within DreamFactory. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities in terms of creating sophisticated API-driven applications, because once mounted you can create powerful workflows involving multiple APIs.
Introduction
This article will highlight how easy it is to mount an existing Typeform API within DreamFactory. Typeform is a tool that makes it easy for anyone to create online forms. Business forms, surveys, quizzes, product feedback, contests, landing pages, tests, and payment forms are all possible with Typeform.The Typeform API allows you to tap into this ecosystem to do everything from tweaking your themes, adding new images, retrieving responses on demand, and customizing forms.
Connecting the Typeform API
Connecting a remote HTTP API to DreamFactory is easily accomplished in a few short steps. As with all DreamFactory services, you’ll begin by logging into your DreamFactory instance, selecting the Services tab, and clicking the Create link located in the left-hand menu bar. From there you’ll choose the HTTP Service connector located within the Remote Service category:
It is worth noting at this juncture that this process is standardised for any type of service you see in the above drop down speaking to the versatility and ease of use of the DreamFactory platform. Furthermore, thanks to the DreamFactory system APIs this process can be done entirely programmatically via an externally configured console.
From here the user will assign a name, label and a description to identify the service once it is created. The name will play a role as the namespace for the generated API URI structure and is restricted to alphanumeric characters only. The label and description are used as referential information and can be assigned anything you please. So it is at this stage we will name our service Typeform API.
Configure the Typeform API
We are then able to configure the remote service via the DreamFactory Config Overview:
Here we will retrieve the remote APIs URL from the Typeform API documentation. It is then as simple as adding your unique API key into the Parameters section and defining whether you require caching and what verbs you want to enable by default (GET, PUSH etc).
Upon clicking save you have just created a remote service that now allows you to interact with that REST API as if it were a natively created API in the DreamFactory platform. That means you now have full OpenAPI documentation for 39 endpoints and the ability to integrate with additional security tools such as Active Directory, Okta or any number of DreamFactory authentication connectors.
Integrate Typeform With Other APIs
Of course as with all DreamFactory REST APIs you will have to secure your Typeform API with minimum role based access controls before it can be made public. You can also add headers, add service definitions and script some powerful automated workflows with the DreamFactory scripting engine.
In a few short minutes you can have your Typeform API ready to integrate alongside any number of other Enterprise applications, data sources or network APIs. DreamFactory allows you to create, mount and manage any number of third party REST APIs with ease under a unified admin dashboard. Talk to the team today to learn more about how DreamFactory accelerates application development and decreases developer time and cost.
Related Articles
How To Configure An ELK Stack With DreamFactory(Opens in a new browser tab)
How do APIs Help Integrate Your Organization?(Opens in a new browser tab)
About DreamFactory
Want to know more about we can help you mount and manage any number of third party APIs? DreamFactory is an API generation platform that can help your business secure data and get information into the hands of those that need it the most.
Ready to get started? You can build API in minutes with your existing database or take a test drive with our sample data. Sign up for a 14-day free trial and start creating your APIs today.
Luke has extensive experience in digital transformation projects in both the public and private sector. Heading up DreamFactory as the General Manager, Luke has been able to help clients across the globe unlock the potential of an API lead strategy as they seek to exploit the full potential of their ever expanding data sources.