@algolia/client-common

What is @algolia/client-common?

The @algolia/client-common package provides common utility functions and configurations used across various Algolia JavaScript API clients. It is designed to streamline interactions with Algolia's search services by providing a consistent set of tools for error handling, request building, and response parsing.

What are @algolia/client-common's main functionalities?

Configuration and Initialization

This feature allows developers to initialize and configure the Algolia client with their application ID and API key, setting up the client to interact with Algolia's API.

const algoliaClient = createAlgoliaClient({ appId: 'YourAppID', apiKey: 'YourApiKey' });

Request Building

This feature helps in constructing HTTP requests for various API endpoints. It simplifies the process of defining the HTTP method, endpoint, and payload.

const request = algoliaClient.buildRequest('POST', '/indexes/myIndex/query', { query: 'example' });

Error Handling

Provides robust error handling mechanisms to catch and process errors that may occur during API interactions, improving the reliability of applications using Algolia.

try { const result = await algoliaClient.search('myIndex', 'query'); } catch (error) { handleError(error); }

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