Master Translation API: Auto Translate User Input with AL

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Setting up Rapid API
3. Using the translation API
4. Introduction to Visual Studio Code
5. Creating a code unit for translation
6. Adding the translation functionality to a page
7. Using the Sales and Receivable Setup table
8. Calling the API and storing the translation
9. Handling the response from the API
10. Parsing the JSON result
11. Storing the translated text
12. Testing the translation functionality
13. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to use the Rapid API's translation API in Visual Studio Code. We will set up the API, configure the necessary headers and parameters, and retrieve the translated text. By the end of this tutorial, You will have a better understanding of how to integrate public REST APIs into your projects and work with JSON data.

Setting up Rapid API

To begin using the Rapid API's translation API, you will first need to Create an account on the Rapid API platform. Once you have created an account, subscribe to the NLP translation API. This API provides the necessary functionality for translating text.

Using the translation API

The translation API offers various methods for translating text. In this tutorial, we will focus on using the GET method to translate text. The GET method allows us to pass the text and language code as parameters in the URL. We will also need to include the API key and host information as header parameters.

Introduction to Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is a popular code editor that provides a rich set of features for developing applications. It offers a user-friendly interface and extensive customization options. We will be using Visual Studio Code to write the code for our translation functionality.

Creating a code unit for translation

In Visual Studio Code, we will create a code unit for our translation functionality. We will define a procedure that will call the API and retrieve the translated text. We will also set up the necessary variables and objects to handle the API request and response.

Adding the translation functionality to a page

To test our translation functionality, we will create a page in Visual Studio Code. This page will have a field where we can input the text to be translated. When the user validates the field, the text will be passed to the Rapid API for translation.

Using the Sales and Receivable Setup table

To simplify the process of passing header parameters to the API, we will store the API key and host information in the Sales and Receivable Setup table. This will allow us to retrieve these values directly from the table instead of hardcoding them in our code.

Calling the API and storing the translation

In our code unit, we will call the Rapid API's translation API using the GET method. We will pass the necessary parameters and headers, and then retrieve the translation from the API response. We will store the translated text in a table field for further use.

Handling the response from the API

Once we receive the response from the API, we need to handle it appropriately. We will check if the response was successful and handle any errors that may occur. We will also parse the JSON result to extract the translated text.

Parsing the JSON result

The API response will be in JSON format, so we need to parse it to extract the Relevant data. We will use JSON objects and JSON tokens to navigate through the JSON structure and retrieve the translated text. We will store the translated text in a variable for further use.

Storing the translated text

After retrieving the translated text from the JSON response, we will store it in a field in our table. This will allow us to display and use the translated text in our application.

Testing the translation functionality

To test our translation functionality, we will run our page and input some text to be translated. We will validate the field and check if the translation is correctly retrieved and stored in our table field. We will also test different languages and text inputs to ensure the translation functionality is working as expected.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to use the Rapid API's translation API in Visual Studio Code. We have set up the API, called the API using the GET method, and retrieved the translated text. We have also parsed the JSON response and stored the translated text in a table field. By following this tutorial, you now have the knowledge and skills to integrate public REST APIs into your projects and work with JSON data effectively.