SpotifyPlayList-dev-007-be-fix-recommend-api

[yennanliu]

• https://developer.spotify.com/blog/2024-11-27-changes-to-the-web-api
• https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-recommendations

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Summary of Changes

This pull request introduces a new test class, RecommendTest.java, to explore and validate the functionality of the Spotify API's recommendation feature. The test class demonstrates both synchronous and asynchronous methods for retrieving track recommendations. It uses a hardcoded access token and includes commented-out code showing various recommendation parameters that can be configured, such as limiting the number of recommendations, specifying a market, and setting popularity ranges, seed artists, genres and tracks.

Highlights

• New Test Class: Introduces RecommendTest.java for testing Spotify API recommendations.
• Synchronous and Asynchronous Calls: Demonstrates both synchronous (getRecommendations_Sync) and asynchronous (getRecommendations_Async) methods for fetching recommendations.
• Configuration Options: Includes commented-out code showcasing various recommendation parameters (limit, market, popularity, seeds).

Changelog

• springSpotifyPlayList/backend/SpotifyPlayList/src/test/java/com/yen/SpotifyPlayList/dev/RecommendTest.java
  • Created RecommendTest.java to test Spotify recommendation API.
  • Added getRecommendations_Sync method for synchronous API calls.
  • Added getRecommendations_Async method for asynchronous API calls.
  • Included commented-out code demonstrating recommendation parameter configuration.
  • Uses a hardcoded access token for testing purposes.

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A test case takes flight,
Spotify's music in sight,
Sync or async call,
Exploring it all,
Recommendations shine bright.

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Code Review

The code introduces a test class for the Spotify recommendation API. It demonstrates how to retrieve recommendations synchronously and asynchronously. However, there are several areas for improvement, particularly in error handling, security, and input validation.

Summary of Findings

• Missing Error Handling: The code lacks proper error handling for the Spotify API calls. While exceptions are caught, the program only prints the error message without attempting to recover or retry. This could lead to unexpected behavior or failure of the application.
• Hardcoded Access Token: The access token is hardcoded in the RecommendTest class. This is a security risk and makes the code less flexible. The access token should be stored securely and retrieved dynamically.
• Lack of Input Validation: The code does not validate the input parameters for the recommendation requests (e.g., seed artists, genres, tracks). This could lead to unexpected results or errors if invalid input is provided.

Merge Readiness

The code is not ready to be merged due to the critical issues identified, such as the hardcoded access token and lack of proper error handling. These issues need to be addressed before merging to ensure the security and stability of the application. I am unable to approve this pull request, and recommend that others review and approve this code before merging.