In this article, the focus is on setting up real-time DonationAlerts notifications using Python, OAuth, and WebSockets to instantly react to donations received.
By leveraging WebSockets, developers can receive instant notifications without the inefficiency of API polling.
The process involves registering an application on DonationAlerts, implementing OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code flow with Python, and connecting to the DonationAlerts Centrifugo WebSocket.
Key steps include handling the OAuth flow securely, storing credentials outside the code, setting up FastAPI endpoints for OAuth, and exchanging codes for tokens.
Connecting to the WebSocket for real-time events requires obtaining various tokens and following a specific sequence for authentication and subscription.
The article explains the structure of donation messages and provides Python code snippets to handle, parse, and display donation data received through the WebSocket.
To display donations in a web interface, developers can establish WebSocket connections between the backend and frontend, utilizing JavaScript to parse and show the donation data.
This comprehensive guide equips developers with the knowledge to integrate real-time DonationAlerts notifications into their applications efficiently.