FlutterFlow and Acuity Scheduling integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2024

     

• Sign Up: If you don’t already have an account, go to the Acuity Scheduling page and sign up for an account.
• Login: If you have an account, simply log in.

   

• Navigate to Appointment Types: In your Acuity dashboard, go to the "Appointment Types" section.
• Create Appointment Types: You can create various types of appointments as needed by clicking on "New Type of Appointment."
• Name: Give it a name.
• Duration: Set the duration.
• Price: Set the price if applicable.
• Description: Provide any other relevant details.
• Save: Save the settings.

   

• API Section: In your Acuity dashboard, navigate to "Integrations" and then "API."
• Generate Credentials: You will see options to create API credentials. Create the necessary credentials, which usually consist of an API key and secret.
• Keep Safe: Store your API key and secret somewhere safe as you will need these to link with FlutterFlow.

   

• Sign Up/Log In: Go to FlutterFlow, and sign up for an account if you do not have one, or log in if you do.
• Create New Project: Click on the "New Project" button to create a new FlutterFlow project.
• Name: Give your project a suitable name.
• Template: Choose a template that fits your requirements or start from scratch.

   

• API Integration: Within your FlutterFlow project, navigate to the API tab.
• Add New API: Click "Add API" and fill in the details for the Acuity API.

   

• API Name: Provide a name for your API.
• Base URL: Use the base URL for Acuity Scheduling's API endpoints (refer to Acuity API documentation).
• Headers: Add headers to include your API key and any other required fields.
  • Header Name: `Authorization`
  • Header Value: `Basic YOUR_API_KEY:YOUR_API_SECRET` (replace with your actual key and secret, encoded in Base64 if needed).

   

• Data Models: In FlutterFlow, you need to define data models that match the structure of the data returned by the Acuity API.
• Define Data Types: Create data types for appointments, customers, etc., according to the structure provided in the Acuity API documentation.

   

• Choose Widgets: Select widgets for the interface elements needed for scheduling, such as:
  • Buttons: For submitting appointment requests.
  • Forms: For user inputs like name, date, and time selection.
  • Lists: To display available appointment slots.
  • Drag and Drop: Use FlutterFlow's drag-and-drop interface to design your UI.

   

• Bind to API: Bind UI elements to the Acuity API by:
  • On Click Actions: For buttons to trigger API calls.
  • Data Source: For lists to display available appointments fetched from the API.
  • Events: Set up relevant events, such as form submission events to create appointments.

   

• Preview in FlutterFlow: Use FlutterFlow’s preview feature to test the integration.
• Debugging: Check the API call responses and ensure data is flowing correctly. Debug any issues by checking network logs and fixing errors.

   

• Build APK/IPA: Once you are satisfied with the functionality, use FlutterFlow to build the APK for Android or IPA for iOS.
• Deploy: Deploy to the respective app stores or any distribution platform you prefer.

   

By following these steps, you should be able to integrate FlutterFlow with Acuity Scheduling successfully. The collaboration of these platforms can provide a robust scheduling solution within your Flutter-based mobile application.