API Tutorials

Build secure guestbook applications with step-by-step guidance for all skill levels.

JavaScript SDK Tutorial

Step 1: Install SDK


npm install openguestbook-sdk

Step 2: Basic Usage


import openGuestbook from 'openguestbook-sdk';

const client = new openGuestbook.Client({
  apiKey: 'your_api_key_here'
});

// Create entry
const entry = await client.entries.create({
  name: 'Jane Doe',
  message: 'Great service!'
});

cURL Tutorial

Create Entry


curl -X POST 'https://api.openguestbook.tech/v1/entries' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
  "name": "John Smith",
  "message": "Visited with family"
}'

List Entries


curl -X GET 'https://api.openguestbook.tech/v1/entries' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'

Best Practices

Input Validation

Always sanitize user input to prevent injection attacks and content spam

Rate Limiting

Implement per-user rate limits to prevent abuse and DDoS attacks

Secure Keys

Store API keys in environment variables or secure secret management service

Frequently Asked Questions

Find solutions to common issues developers encounter when integrating our API