sigimera

Sigimera Client

The following ruby gem encapsulates access to the Sigimera REST API under http://api.sigimera.org. It includes the needed SSL certificate for the HTTPS connections and a detailed documentation. This library will be developed in parallel to the API.

Installation

Add this line to your application's Gemfile:

gem 'sigimera'

And then execute:

$ bundle

Or install it yourself as:

$ gem install sigimera

Usage

This examples are only a short outline how to use the library. For more information read the documentation, checkout the rspecs or look into the source code. To use the library include or execute the following lines:

irb
>> require "sigimera"
>> puts Sigimera::Client.get_api_version
>> puts Sigimera::Client.get_public_crises
>> puts Sigimera::Client.get_public_rss_feed
>> puts Sigimera::Client.get_auth_token("[e-mail]", "verySecretPassword")

# see http://api.sigimera.org/dashboard
>> client = Sigimera::Client.new("YourSecretToken")
or
# The username and password are NOT stored, but only used to fetch an
# authentication token
>> client = Sigimera::Client.new(username = "[e-mail]", password = "verySecretPassword")
>> puts client.get_latest_crises
>> puts client.get_latest_crises({ :type => "earthquakes" })
>> puts client.get_crises_stat
>> puts client.get_user_stat

Start RSpec Tests

In order to test this library with the help of rspec you have get first an authentication token under the Developer Dashboard

export AUTH_TOKEN=YourSecretToken
rake spec

API Documentation

This library simplifies the Sigimera REST API. If you want learn more about this API you can use the following links:

• Quickstart
• FAQ
• Developer Dashboard: You must be logged in.

License

(c) 2012 by Sigimera, published under MIT license.

Warranty

This software is provided "as is" and without any express or implied warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantibility and fitness for a particular purpose.