Creating a powerful API doesn’t have to be complicated. With the Bridge framework, you can develop APIs using TypeScript, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer. This article will guide you through installation, a basic example, and some helpful troubleshooting tips. Let’s get started!

Installation

To kick things off, you’ll want to install the Bridge framework. You can do this using npm, Yarn, or pnpm. Here’s how:

• NPM:

  npm install bridge

• Yarn:

  yarn add bridge

• PNPM:

  pnpm add bridge

Quickstart Your API

Once installed, you can quickly start creating your API with Bridge. The following command initializes a new bridge app:

• NPM:

  npx create-bridge-app@latest

• Yarn:

  yarn create bridge-app

• PNPM:

  pnpm create bridge-app

A Basic Example of Using Bridge

Now let’s dive into a basic example to illustrate how you can build an API. Think of building your API like constructing a bridge (no pun intended). You have to set up supports (handlers) and ensure everything is connected correctly to get traffic (requests) across!

Here’s how the code looks:

import initBridge, { handler } from 'bridge';
import express from 'express';
import z from 'zod';

const port = 8080;

const heyHandler = handler({
    query: z.object({
        name: z.string(),
    }),
    resolve: (query) => `Hey ${query.name}`
});

const routes = {
    hey: heyHandler,
    POST: heyHandler,
};

const app = express();
app.use(initBridge(routes).expressMiddleware());
app.listen(port, () => console.log(`Listening on port ${port}`));

In this analogy,

• The handler is akin to a bridge support that holds up the structure (the API’s functionality).
• Data validation tools like zod help maintain the integrity of the bridge, ensuring that the right type of traffic can pass through.
• The app.listen acts like the exit ramp of the bridge that allows users to reach their destination — the data they need.

Client Code Generation and Documentation

Once your API is up and running, you can connect it to Bridge Studio for SDK generation and documentation. Here’s how:

• With the CLI:

  npx bridge-studio@latest

• Fetch your client SDK:

  npx fetch-bridge-sdk@latest username projectName

You’ll be able to access your complete generated documentation on Bridge Studio soon! Don’t forget to visit bridge.codes for more information.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues while building your API, here are some troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure that you have the required Node.js version installed.
• Double-check your installation commands—typos can lead to frustrating errors.
• Check the console for error messages; often they will point you directly to the issue.
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At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

Now that you have a solid foundation with Bridge, go ahead and start creating your dream API!