I’m new to using Mailgun and RESTful APIs. I’ve got this code snippet for email validation:
var apiClient = new ApiClient();
apiClient.BaseAddress = new Uri("https://api.mailgun.net/v2");
apiClient.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("api", "your-secret-key");
var validationRequest = new ApiRequest();
validationRequest.Endpoint = "/address/check";
validationRequest.AddQueryParam("email", "[email protected]");
var response = apiClient.SendRequest(validationRequest);
I’m not sure how to handle the response. How can I check if the email is valid or not based on what Mailgun sends back? Any tips on parsing the API response would be super helpful. Thanks!
As someone who’s integrated Mailgun’s validation API into multiple projects, I can offer some insight. The response you’ll receive is in JSON format. To interpret it, you’ll need to deserialize it into a C# object.
I recommend creating a class that matches the API response structure, then using a JSON library like Newtonsoft.Json for parsing. This approach allows easy access to key properties such as ‘is_valid’, ‘mailbox_verification’, and ‘risk’.
In my experience, it’s beneficial to implement a scoring system based on these factors rather than relying solely on the ‘is_valid’ flag. This method has proven effective in reducing bounce rates and improving overall email deliverability.
Don’t forget to handle potential API errors, such as network issues or rate limiting. Implementing retry logic with exponential backoff can be a lifesaver when working with external APIs like Mailgun.
hey there! i’ve used mailgun before. the response u get back is usually JSON. you’ll wanna parse that and look for the ‘is_valid’ field. if its true, the email’s good to go. there’s other useful stuff in there too like ‘mailbox_verification’ and ‘risk’. hope that helps!
I’ve integrated Mailgun’s email validation into several projects, and it’s been a game-changer for maintaining clean contact lists. To interpret the response, you’ll want to deserialize the JSON into a C# object. Here’s a quick tip: create a class that mirrors the API response structure, then use a JSON library like Newtonsoft.Json to parse it.
Once you’ve got the deserialized object, you can easily access properties like ‘is_valid’, ‘mailbox_verification’, and ‘risk’. I’ve found it helpful to set up a scoring system based on these factors, rather than relying solely on the ‘is_valid’ flag. This approach has significantly reduced bounces and improved our email deliverability rates.
Remember to handle potential API errors gracefully – network issues or rate limiting can occur. Implementing retry logic with exponential backoff has saved me more than once when dealing with external APIs like Mailgun.