GitTweet App

GitTweet combines the power of GitHub's API with Twitter's API to create an automated social media integration. This advanced project automatically tweets when new pull requests are created in your repositories, helping you share your development activity with your network.

This advanced project demonstrates:

• Dual API Integration: Working with both GitHub and Twitter APIs simultaneously
• State Management: Tracking tweeted pull requests to avoid duplicates
• OAuth Implementation: Secure authentication with multiple services
• Data Persistence: Maintaining state across application sessions
• Event-Driven Architecture: Responding to GitHub repository events

Key Features to Implement:

Repository Management

• Repository Display: Tabular interface showing all user-owned GitHub repositories
• Selection System: Checkboxes for enabling/disabling repositories for tweet monitoring
• Repository Metadata: Display repo names, descriptions, and current status
• Persistent Selections: Remember user's repository choices across sessions

Pull Request Scanning

• Date-Based Scanning: Configure start date for monitoring new pull requests
• Smart Detection: Identify new pull requests that haven't been tweeted yet
• Duplicate Prevention: Track previously tweeted PRs to avoid spam
• Validation System: Comprehensive date validation and error handling

Twitter Integration

• Automated Tweeting: Send formatted tweets for new pull requests
• Tweet Formatting: Professional message format including:
  • Pull request number and repository name
  • Repository description
  • Customizable tweet templates (bonus)
• Twitter API Integration: OAuth authentication and tweet posting

User Interface

• Repository Browser: Clean interface for repository selection
• Scan Controls: Date input and scan/tweet button functionality
• Status Indicators: Visual feedback for repositories with pending tweets
• Dynamic Controls: Button text changes based on application state

Advanced Features (Bonus)

• Persistent State:
  • Resume from last scan date automatically
  • Remember repository selections across sessions
  • Maintain tweet history database
• Customization Options:
  • Custom tweet message templates
  • Configurable tweet formatting
  • Flexible scheduling options

Technical Challenges:

• Implementing OAuth flows for both GitHub and Twitter APIs
• Managing API rate limits and authentication tokens securely
• Designing efficient data structures to track tweet history
• Creating intuitive UI for complex dual-API interactions
• Handling various edge cases and API error conditions

API Integration Requirements:

• GitHub API: Repository listing, pull request detection, and metadata extraction
• Twitter API: Tweet posting with proper authentication and error handling
• OAuth Security: Secure token management and refresh mechanisms
• Rate Limiting: Respect API limits and implement appropriate delays

Security Considerations:

• Secure storage of API tokens and credentials
• Proper OAuth implementation following best practices
• Protection against unauthorized access and token leaks
• Safe handling of user authentication data

Learning Outcomes:

• Advanced API integration patterns
• OAuth authentication implementation
• Multi-service application architecture
• Social media automation best practices
• Secure credential management

Use Cases:

• Developer portfolio enhancement through automated social sharing
• Open source project promotion and community engagement
• Professional networking through consistent development activity sharing
• Team coordination and project visibility improvement

This project creates a valuable tool for developers while teaching essential skills in API integration, authentication, and social media automation.