Developer Guide

Build with QikCard

Comprehensive guide to integrating QikCard into your applications. From quick start to advanced implementations.

Quick Start Guide

1
Get API Keys
Sign up for a QikCard developer account and generate your API keys
// Available in your dashboard
const apiKey = 'qk_test_...';
2
Install SDK
Install the QikCard SDK for your preferred programming language
npm install @qikcard/sdk
# or
pip install qikcard
3
Initialize Client
Create a QikCard client instance with your API key
import { QikCard } from '@qikcard/sdk';

const qikcard = new QikCard({
  apiKey: 'qk_test_...',
  environment: 'test'
});
4
Create Your First Event
Set up an event and start accepting QikCard interactions
const event = await qikcard.events.create({
  name: 'My First Event',
  startDate: '2025-03-15T09:00:00Z',
  endDate: '2025-03-15T17:00:00Z'
});

Integration Guides

Event Management Integration
Integrate QikCard with existing event platforms
  • •Eventbrite integration
  • •Custom event platforms
  • •Registration sync
  • •Attendee management
Analytics Integration
Connect QikCard data to your analytics pipeline
  • •Real-time data streaming
  • •Custom dashboards
  • •Data warehouse integration
  • •Reporting APIs
Security Best Practices
Implement secure QikCard integrations
  • •API key management
  • •Webhook security
  • •Data encryption
  • •Compliance requirements
Hardware Setup
Deploy and configure QikPoint scanners
  • •Scanner installation
  • •Network configuration
  • •Firmware updates
  • •Troubleshooting

Code Examples

// Create a comprehensive event
const event = await qikcard.events.create({
  name: 'Web3 Developer Conference 2025',
  description: 'The premier Web3 development conference',
  startDate: '2025-03-15T09:00:00Z',
  endDate: '2025-03-17T18:00:00Z',
  location: {
    name: 'San Francisco Convention Center',
    address: '747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103',
    coordinates: {
      lat: 37.7849,
      lng: -122.4094
    }
  },
  settings: {
    requireRegistration: true,
    enableNFTRewards: true,
    maxParticipants: 2500,
    checkInRequired: true
  },
  branding: {
    primaryColor: '#3B82F6',
    logo: 'https://example.com/logo.png'
  }
});

console.log('Event created:', event.id);

Best Practices

Security
  • •Store API keys securely using environment variables
  • •Always verify webhook signatures to prevent tampering
  • •Use HTTPS for all API communications
  • •Implement proper error handling and logging
Performance
  • •Implement caching for frequently accessed data
  • •Use batch operations when processing multiple items
  • •Monitor API rate limits and implement backoff strategies
  • •Optimize database queries and use pagination
Development
  • •Use test environment for development and testing
  • •Implement comprehensive error handling
  • •Write unit tests for your integration code
  • •Keep your SDK and dependencies up to date

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