TreeVibe Beta Tree-Planting Application Development Guide

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Welcome to the comprehensive development guide for TreeVibe Beta—an innovative application built on TreeWise.io (formerly known as myTree Project).

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This guide will walk you through creating a robust, user-friendly application to promote tree planting across various platforms. We'll cover everything from setting up your development environment to integrating with platforms like Zapier, Slack, and JotForm.

Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Planning and Architecture
3. Setting Up the Development Environment
4. Building the Core Application
5. Integrating with TreeWise.io
6. Platform Integrations
7. Zapier Integration
8. Slack Integration
9. Jotform Integration
10. Segment Integration
11. Mixpanel Integration
12. Microsoft Integration
13. Amazon AWS Integration
14. Atlassian Integration
15. monday.com Integration
16. Miro Integration
17. Google Workspace Marketplace Integration
18. Chrome Extension Development
19. Testing and Deployment
20. Conclusion and Next Steps

Project Overview

What is TreeVibe Beta?
TreeVibe Beta is an application aimed at making tree planting accessible and engaging by integrating it into everyday platforms and workflows. Built on TreeWise.io, it leverages technology to promote environmental sustainability through seamless integrations.

Goals and Objectives

Promote Tree Planting: Encourage users to plant trees through interactive and convenient methods.

Seamless Integration: Integrate tree planting functionalities into popular platforms and tools used daily.

User-Friendly Experience: Provide an intuitive interface that requires minimal effort from the user.

Scalability: Design an application that can grow and adapt to new platforms and increasing user demand

Planning and Architecture

Technology Stack
Backend: Node.js with Express.js

Frontend: React.js

Database: MongoDB (using Mongoose for object modeling)

APIs: Integration with TreeWise.io API and various platform-specific APIs

Authentication: OAuth 2.0 where applicable

Deployment: Docker containers deployed on AWS ECS or Kubernetes

Architecture Overview

+--------------------+ +----------------------+
| User Interface | <----> | Frontend (React) |
+--------------------+ +----------------------+
|
v
+---------------------+
| Backend API |
| (Node.js + Express) |
+---------------------+
|
+---------------------+---------------------+
| |
v v
+------------------+ +------------------+
| TreeWise.io API | | Platform APIs |
+------------------+ +------------------+
| |
v v
+---------------+ +---------------+
| Data | | Integrations |
| Management | | |
+---------------+ +---------------+

Setting Up the Development Environment
Prerequisites
Node.js and npm: Ensure you have the latest LTS version of Node.js installed.

MongoDB: Set up a local or cloud-based MongoDB database.

Git: For version control.

Docker: Optional but recommended for containerization.

API Keys: Obtain necessary API keys from TreeWise.io and other platforms.

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/treevibe-beta.git
cd treevibe-beta

2. Install Backend Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

3. Install Frontend Dependencies

cd ../frontend
npm install

4. Environment Variables

• Create a .env file in both backend and frontend directories.
• Add necessary environment variables (e.g., API keys, database URLs).

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Building the Core Application

Backend Development

1. Setting Up Express Server
   File: backend/server.js

const express = require('express');
const app = express();
const mongoose = require('mongoose');
const dotenv = require('dotenv');

dotenv.config();

// Middleware
app.use(express.json());

// Connect to MongoDB
mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGODB_URI, {
  useNewUrlParser: true,
  useUnifiedTopology: true,
});

// Basic route
app.get('/', (req, res) => {
  res.send('TreeVibe Backend is running');
});

// Start server
const PORT = process.env.PORT || 5000;
app.listen(PORT, () => {
  console.log(`Server is running on port ${PORT}`);
});

**2. Defining Data Models
File: backend/models/User.js
const mongoose = require('mongoose');

const UserSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
  name: String,
  email: String,
  platforms: [String],
  treesPlanted: Number,
});

module.exports = mongoose.model('User', UserSchema);

**3. Setting Up Routes
File: backend/routes/users.js
const express = require('express');
const router = express.Router();
const User = require('../models/User');

// Get all users
router.get('/', async (req, res) => {
  const users = await User.find();
  res.json(users);
});

// Create a new user
router.post('/', async (req, res) => {
  const user = new User(req.body);
  await user.save();
  res.json(user);
});

module.exports = router;

Frontend Development

1. Bootstrapping React App
   Create React App

'npx create-react-app frontend'

2. Building Components
File: frontend/src/App.js
import React from 'react';
import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route, Switch } from 'react-router-dom';
import Home from './components/Home';
import Integrations from './components/Integrations';
import PlantTree from './components/PlantTree';

const App = () => {
  return (
    <Router>
      <Switch>
        <Route exact path='/' component={Home} />
        <Route path='/integrations' component={Integrations} />
        <Route path='/plant' component={PlantTree} />
      </Switch>
    </Router>
  );
};

export default App;

3. Creating the Home Component
   File: frontend/src/components/Home.js

import React from 'react';
import { Link } from 'react-router-dom';

const Home = () => {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Welcome to TreeVibe Beta</h1>
      <p>Plant trees seamlessly across your favorite platforms.</p>
      <Link to='/integrations'>View Integrations</Link>
    </div>
  );
};

export default Home;

Integrating with TreeWise.io
Understanding the TreeWise.io API
API Documentation: [Link to TreeWise.io API docs]

API Key: Obtain your API key from TreeWise.io dashboard.

Endpoints:

Plant a Tree: POST /trees

Get Tree Info: GET /trees/{id}

Implementing Tree Planting Functionality

Backend Endpoint
File: backend/routes/trees.js

const express = require('express');
const router = express.Router();
const axios = require('axios');

// Plant a tree
router.post('/plant', async (req, res) => {
  try {
    const response = await axios.post('https://api.treewise.io/trees', {
      userId: req.body.userId,
      platform: req.body.platform,
    }, {
      headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.TREEWISE_API_KEY}` }
    });

    res.json(response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
  }
});

module.exports = router;

Update server.js to include tree routes
const treeRoutes = require('./routes/trees');
app.use('/api/trees', treeRoutes);

Frontend Integration
File: frontend/src/components/PlantTree.js

import React, { useState } from 'react';
import axios from 'axios';

const PlantTree = () => {
  const [message, setMessage] = useState('');

  const plantTree = async () => {
    try {
      const response = await axios.post('/api/trees/plant', {
        userId: 'user123',
        platform: 'web',
      });
      setMessage(`Tree planted! ID: ${response.data.treeId}`);
    } catch (error) {
      setMessage('Error planting tree.');
    }
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Plant a Tree</h2>
      <button onClick={plantTree}>Plant Now</button>
      <p>{message}</p>
    </div>
  );
};

export default PlantTree;

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Platform Integrations
Now, let's integrate TreeVibe with various platforms. Each integration will allow users to plant trees directly from these platforms, enhancing engagement and ease of use.

Zapier Integration

1. Create a Zapier App
   Sign Up: If you haven't already, create a Zapier account.

Developer Platform: Access the Zapier Developer Platform.

Create App: Start a new app called "TreeVibe".

2. Define Triggers and Actions
   Trigger: An event in another app that will lead to planting a tree.

Action: Plant a tree via TreeVibe when the trigger occurs.

3. Configure Authentication
   Authentication Type: Use API Key or OAuth 2.0.

Fields: Collect necessary information to authenticate with TreeVibe API.

4. Build the Action
   Endpoint: /api/trees/plant

Input Fields: Map data from the trigger to the API call.

Test: Ensure that the action successfully plants a tree.

Slack Integration

1. Create a Slack App
   Dashboard: Navigate to Slack API and create a new app.

Features to Enable:

Slash Commands

Bot Users

2. Implement Slash Command
   Command: /planttree

Request URL: Point to your backend endpoint.

Verification Token: Use to verify requests from Slack.

3. Backend Endpoint for Slack
   File: backend/routes/slack.js

router.post('/slack/planttree', async (req, res) => {
  const { user_id } = req.body;

  // Plant a tree using TreeVibe API
  // Respond to Slack with a confirmation message

  res.json({ text: 'Tree planted! Thanks for contributing to a greener planet. 🌳' });
});

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Jotform Integration
Objective: Create a widget or integration that plants a tree when a form is submitted.

Steps:

Webhooks: Set up a webhook in Jotform to trigger on form submission.

Endpoint: Create a backend endpoint to handle the webhook and plant a tree.

Testing: Submit the form and verify that a tree is planted successfully.

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Segment Integration
Purpose: Track tree planting events and user interactions.

Implementation:

Install Segment SDK: In your frontend application.

Identify Users: Use ```
analytics.identify().

Track Events: Use analytics.track('Tree Planted', { platform: 'web' });

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Mixpanel Integration
Goal: Analyze user engagement and retention.

Implementation:

Integrate Mixpanel SDK: In both frontend and backend if necessary.

Track Events: Similar to Segment, track key metrics.

Create Dashboards: In Mixpanel to visualize data.

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Microsoft Integration
Options:

Microsoft Teams App: Allow users to plant trees from Teams.

Azure Functions: Use for serverless backend processing.

Steps:

Register an App: In Azure Active Directory.

Configure Permissions: Set appropriate API permissions.

Develop Integration: Using Microsoft Graph API if integrating with Office products.

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Amazon AWS Integration
Use AWS Services: For scalability and reliability.

Services to Use:

AWS Lambda: For serverless backend functions.

API Gateway: To expose APIs securely.

DynamoDB or Aurora: As a database alternative.

Deployment:

Containerization: Use Docker images with AWS ECS or EKS.

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Atlassian Integration
Applications: Jira, Confluence, etc.

Process:

Create an Atlassian App: Use Atlassian Connect.

Functionality: Add features like planting a tree when an issue is closed.

Development:

Use Atlassian SDKs: For app development.

Authentication: Follow OAuth protocols.

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[monday.com ](https://monday.com/)Integration
Purpose: Allow users to plant trees within their [monday.com ](https://monday.com/)workflows.

Steps:

Create an App: In [monday.com ](https://monday.com/)developer portal.

Features:

Custom Widgets

Automations

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Miro Integration
Goal: Integrate tree planting into collaboration boards.

Implementation:

Miro SDK: Use to build plugins or apps.

Features:

Buttons or Widgets: To plant trees directly from boards. 

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Google Workspace Marketplace Integration
Applications: Gmail, Google Docs, etc.

Development:

Create a Google Workspace Add-on.

Use Google Apps Script: For functionality.

Example:

Gmail Add-on: Add a sidebar to plant a tree after sending an email

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Chrome Extension Development
1. Set Up the Manifest File
File: manifest.json

{
"manifest_version": 2,
"name": "TreeVibe Planting Extension",
"version": "1.0",
"description": "Plant a tree with every new tab you open.",
"permissions": ["activeTab"],
"browser_action": {
"default_popup": "popup.html"
}
}