Introduce a Ballerina connector for Spotify REST API

[NipunaRanasinghe]

We are planning to introduce a new Ballerina connector for the latest Spotify REST API, generated using it's OpenAPI specification.

Related links:

• https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/
• https://developer.spotify.com/reference/web-api/open-api-schema.yaml

This includes the following tasks:

1. Create a new repository under 'ballerina-platform' organization.
2. Review and sanitize the OpenAPI specification.
3. Generate the connector client.
4. Implement a test suite covering the core functionalities.
5. Write documentation with examples.

[KasunUdaraWaththeHewa]

@NipunaRanasinghe Please assign this issue to me.

[rahul1995]

@NipunaRanasinghe Could you define "Core functionalities" in this case? Also, would love to work on this.

[Sachindu-Nethmin]

@NipunaRanasinghe can I work on this?

[swathihameed]

I'd like to work on this issue. Please assign it to me @NipunaRanasinghe . Thankyou

[MohamedSabthar]

👋 Welcome, @Sachindu-Nethmin! 🚀

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[Sachindu-Nethmin]

@MohamedSabthar Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I'm excited to contribute to the Ballerina Hacktoberfest community. Could you let me know if there’s any specific competition or time constraints related to the issue? Also, when would be the ideal time to have the issue completed? Looking forward to diving in!

[MohamedSabthar]

@Sachindu-Nethmin The deadline for Hacktoberfest submissions is October 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. For more details, please check out the rules section here: Hacktoberfest Rules. We're excited to see your contribution!

[Sachindu-Nethmin]

I have created PR in https://github.com/ballerina-platform/module-ballerinax-spotify/pulls can you please check it and please tell me if something not correct . @NipunaRanasinghe @MohamedSabthar

[Sachindu-Nethmin]

Please review it once more.

[aashikam]

Updates can be found on the PR: https://github.com/ballerina-platform/module-ballerinax-spotify/pull/2. The changes have been approved.

[aashikam]

Client generation with required sanitization is done and merged.

@Sachindu-Nethmin Well done! 🚀

You can proceed with the next steps. Refer to this guide for more detailed explanation. Ballerina hacktoberfest guide.

[Sachindu-Nethmin]

@aashikam I request to add some test cases that need your review. Your feedback is valuable.