Installation
To get started with the Essentia Bridges API for iOS, you need to follow these steps:
- Install Cocoapods by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo gem install cocoapods
- Create a new Xcode project or open an existing project.
- Create a Podfile in your project’s root directory by running the following command in your terminal:
pod init
- Edit the Podfile and add the following line to the project’s target:
pod 'EssentiaBridgesAPI'
- Save the Podfile and run the following command in your terminal:
pod install
- Open the generated .xcworkspace file in Xcode. You can now access the Essentia Bridges API for iOS in your project.
Getting Started
Before you can start using the Essentia Bridges API for iOS, you need to obtain an API key. Follow these steps:
- Go to the Essentia Developer Portal (https://developer.essentia.one) and create an account if you haven’t already.
- Once logged in, navigate to the API Keys section on the sidebar.
- Click on the “Create New API Key” button.
- Fill in the required information and click “Create” to generate your API key.
Once you have the API key, you can start initializing the Essentia Bridges API in your project using the following code:
“`swift
// Import Essentia Bridges API module
import EssentiaBridgesAPI
// Initialize Essentia Bridges API with your API key
let essentiaAPI = EssentiaAPI(apiKey: “YOUR_API_KEY”)
“`
Authenticating Requests
All requests to the Essentia Bridges API for iOS require authentication using your API key. When making a request, include the API key as a header in your HTTP request. Here’s an example:
“`swift
let headers = [
“x-api-key”: “YOUR_API_KEY”,
“Content-Type”: “application/json”
]
// Make a request with the Essentia Bridges API
essentiaAPI.makeRequest(url: “https://api.essentia.one/v1/example”, method: .get, headers: headers, body: nil) { (response, error) in
// Handle the response or error here
}
“`
Wallets
The Essentia Bridges API for iOS allows you to manage wallets in your Essentia blockchain-based application. You can create new wallets, retrieve wallet information, and perform other wallet-related actions. Here are some useful functions:
createWallet(completion:)
: Creates a new wallet and returns the wallet address.getWalletBalance(walletAddress:completion:)
: Retrieves the balance of a specific wallet.sendTransaction(fromWallet:toAddress:amount:completion:)
: Sends a transaction from one wallet to another.getTransactionsForWallet(walletAddress:completion:)
: Retrieves the transaction history for a specific wallet.
Transactions
The Essentia Bridges API for iOS allows you to interact with transactions on the Essentia blockchain. You can retrieve transaction details, get transaction history for a wallet, and perform other transaction-related actions. Here are some useful functions:
getTransactionDetails(transactionHash:completion:)
: Retrieves the details of a specific transaction.getTransactionsForWallet(walletAddress:completion:)
: Retrieves the transaction history for a specific wallet.getPendingTransactions(completion:)
: Retrieves all pending transactions on the Essentia blockchain.
Contracts
The Essentia Bridges API for iOS allows you to interact with smart contracts on the Essentia blockchain. You can deploy new contracts, execute contract methods, and perform other contract-related actions. Here are some useful functions:
deployContract(bytecode:completion:)
: Deploys a new contract on the Essentia blockchain and returns the contract address.executeContractMethod(contractAddress:methodSignature:arguments:transactionValue:completion:)
: Executes a method on a specific contract.getContractMethodResult(transactionHash:completion:)
: Retrieves the result of a method execution on the Essentia blockchain.
Events
The Essentia Bridges API for iOS allows you to subscribe to events emitted by smart contracts on the Essentia blockchain. You can listen for specific events and perform actions when those events occur. Here are some useful functions:
subscribeToEvent(contractAddress:eventSignature:completion:)
: Subscribes to a specific event emitted by a contract.unsubscribeFromEvent(subscriptionId:completion:)
: Unsubscribes from a previously subscribed event.getEventLogs(contractAddress:eventSignature:completion:)
: Retrieves the logs of a specific event.
Examples
Here are some examples demonstrating how to use the Essentia Bridges API for iOS:
// TODO: Add example 1
// TODO: Add example 2
// TODO: Add example 3
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues while using the Essentia Bridges API for iOS, here are some common troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you have a valid API key and it is correctly included in your requests.
- Check your internet connection to ensure you can communicate with the Essentia blockchain.
- Verify that you have the latest version of the Essentia Bridges API for iOS installed.
- Refer to the Essentia Developer Portal documentation for additional guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Essentia Bridges API for iOS:
- Q: How do I obtain an API key?
A: To obtain an API key, you need to create an account on the Essentia Developer Portal and navigate to the API Keys section to generate a new API key. - Q: Are there any usage limits for the Essentia Bridges API?
A: Yes, there are usage limits based on your account type. Check the Essentia Developer Portal for more details on usage limits. - Q: Can I use the Essentia Bridges API for iOS in production applications?
A: Yes, the Essentia Bridges API for iOS is suitable for use in production applications.