Hey there! Ready to flex those coding muscles?
Today, we’re diving into the world of MICR creation for an individual using the Church Community Builder (CCB) REST API.
Don’t worry—whether you’re a coding pro or just dabbling in PHP, this step-by-step guide will have you feeling like a tech wizard in no time.
Let’s say your church is making moves—migrating to a new Church Management Software, integrating a payment system, or just wanting better automation. If creating a MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) for an individual in CCB is on your to-do list, buckle up because we’re about to make it happen in today’s tutorial.
Let’s get started!
Prep Your Development Playground
First, open up your favorite text editor. Save a new PHP file with the name create-individual-micr.php
. Got it? Awesome.
Next, we’ll need to include some foundational files and comments to keep things organized—think of them as your coding breadcrumbs.
Here’s how we kick things off:
<?PHP
/**
* Create individual MICR
*/
// contains reusable globals and functions
include(“includes/config.php”);
$apiService = ‘create_individual_micr’; // CCB API service
// REQUIRED PARAMETERS
$individualId = ’24’; // Use ‘0’ if the individual ID is unavailable
$accountNumber = ‘222222444’; // Bank account number
$routingNumber = ‘123456789’; // Routing number
?>
Take a moment to make sure your setup is neat. Trust me, future you will thank you for this.
Let’s Talk Parameters
Before we jump ahead, pause and skim through the CCB Public Web API Documentation. You’ll want to understand the required and optional parameters of this API service.
In our case, in the code example above, the required parameters are:
individualId
accountNumber
routingNumber
Got it? Perfect—let’s move on!
Binding Variables to API Labels
Here’s where the joining of variables and values begins. We’ll set up our data as a key-value array, ensuring everything aligns with the API’s expectations. This is like packaging up your request in a neat little box before handing it over to CCB’s servers. So, here’s how to do it:
<?PHP
$urlData = array_filter(array(
‘srv’ => “$apiService”,
‘individual_id’ => “$individualId”,
‘account_number’ => “$accountNumber”,
‘routing_number’ => “$routingNumber”
));
$rss = ccbDetails(‘get’, $urlData); // Make the API call and capture response
?>
Notice how we use PHP’s handy array_filter
method to clean up the data? This ensures only non-empty values are sent in the request.
Parsing and Displaying the API Response
Time to see the fruits of your labor! Once the API responds, we’ll parse the XML data to make it web-friendly.
Think of this as unwrapping the package we sent earlier to see what’s inside.
<?PHP
$nodes = $rss->xpath(‘//response’); // Grab the response using XPATH
print_r($nodes); // Display the parsed response
/*
<response>
<service>create_individual_micr</service>
<service_action>execute</service_action>
<availability>public</availability>
<result>true</result>
</response>
*/
?>
The print_r
function gives you a clear look at the response, making debugging a breeze if something’s off.
Ready. Set. Time to Test.
It’s showtime! By now, your complete script should look like this:
<?PHP
/**
* Create individual MICR
*/
// contains reusable globals and functions
include(“includes/config.php”);
$apiService = ‘create_individual_micr’; // CCB API service
// REQUIRED PARAMETERS
$individualId = ’24’;
$accountNumber = ‘222222444’;
$routingNumber = ‘123456789’;
$urlData = array_filter(array(
‘srv’ => “$apiService”,
‘individual_id’ => “$individualId”,
‘account_number’ => “$accountNumber”,
‘routing_number’ => “$routingNumber”
));
$rss = ccbDetails(‘get’, $urlData);
$nodes = $rss->xpath(‘//response’);
print_r($nodes);
?>
Save your file and open it in a web browser. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a lovely array of data indicating that the MICR was successfully created. 🎉
Before I go though, let’s talk troubleshooting tips should you not see the expected results from today’s tutorial. No need to panic. Let’s check the following:
- Double-check your parameters.
- Look for typos in variable names.
- Make sure your
ccbDetails
function is correctly implemented (refer to earlier tutorials if needed).
And there you have it! Got questions or need help? Drop a comment below, and I’ll be happy to assist.
Congratulations, you’ve just created an individual MICR in CCB using PHP. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to APIs, give yourself a pat on the back for tackling this.
Until next time—happy coding! 🚀