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Twilio Best Practices

Twilio Best Practices

By : Rogers
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Twilio Best Practices

Twilio Best Practices

4.5 (4)
By: Rogers

Overview of this book

If you have experience with at least one programming language and are looking to integrate Twilio into your applications, then this book is for you.
Table of Contents (10 chapters)
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Preface
Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
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1. Working with TwiML
1. Working with TwiML
Where in my application will I be using TwiML?
Getting started with TwiML
Digging deeper – Twilio's requests
The world of TwiML verbs
Best practices for working with TwiML
Summary
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2. Exploring the REST API
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2. Exploring the REST API
What is the Twilio REST API?
Interacting with the API
Getting started with the Twilio PHP library
Getting started with Postman
Mastering call-related APIs
Mastering messaging APIs
Working with phone numbers, accounts, and usage
Summary
3
3. Calling in the Browser with Twilio Client
3. Calling in the Browser with Twilio Client
What is Twilio Client?
Where can I use Twilio Client?
How does Twilio Client work?
Adding Twilio Client to your web applications
Receiving incoming calls in the browser
Getting started with Twilio Client on iOS and Android
Summary
4
4. Twilio in the Real World
4. Twilio in the Real World
The callback request tool
The conference calling tool
And you're done!
Summary
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5. Twilio in your language
5. Twilio in your language
PHP – a recap
Ruby
Python
C#
Java
Node.js
Apex for Salesforce.com
Summary
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6. Securing your Twilio App
6. Securing your Twilio App
Enabling two-factor authentication
Verifying that requests are from Twilio
Building a circuit breaker
Summary
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7. Testing, Debugging, and Deploying Twilio Apps
7. Testing, Debugging, and Deploying Twilio Apps
The power of flowcharts
Using the App Monitor
Using the Request Inspector
Fixing common errors
Summary
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8. Online Resources
8. Online Resources
Hosting providers
Web frameworks
Automated testing
Using flowcharts
What next?
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Index
Index

Mastering call-related APIs

Now that we know in more abstract terms how the Twilio API works and have had an introduction to the PHP library and Postman, let's try our hand at playing with the API for real, starting with the Call resource.

All of our examples will include the URL and parameters you can use with Postman, plus a code sample for the PHP library.

Making a call

To make a call, we'll need to make a POST request to https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/<your account SID>/Calls.json with the following parameters:

Parameter

Explanation

From

This refers to the phone number that will be used as the caller ID for this call (this must be one of your Twilio numbers or another one you own and have verified with Twilio).

To

This refers to the phone number you need to dial.

Url

This refers to a URL that serves TwiML, which should be used to handle this call. Either this or ApplicationSid must be specified.

ApplicationSid

This refers to the SID of an application...

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