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Building a Spotify Integration with PHP

Published on February 2, 2025
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I built a PHP application that connects with Spotify's API to help users explore their music tastes and share discoveries. Here's how it works and what I learned along the way.

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Project Structure

  • handler.php - Main routing controller
  • login.php - Spotify authentication
  • top_tracks.php - Personal music data
  • shared_tracks.php - Community sharing
  • database.sql - Schema definitions

Core Components

  • Authentication System
    • Spotify OAuth2
    • Session Management
    • Token Refresh
  • Database Layer
    • User Management
    • Playlist Storage
    • Track Caching
  • API Integration
    • Spotify Web API
    • Web Playback SDK
    • Data Synchronization

Setup Instructions

  • Environment Requirements:
    • PHP 8.3+
    • MySQL 5.7+
    • Composer
    • SSL Certificate
  • Configuration Steps:
    • Database Setup
    • API Credentials
    • Server Configuration

API Reference

  • Authentication Endpoints
    • /login - Spotify OAuth
    • /callback - Token handling
    • /refresh - Token refresh
  • Track Management
    • /tracks/top - User top tracks
    • /tracks/share - Share playlist
    • /tracks/community - Community charts

Deployment Guide

  • Local Development
    • XAMPP Setup
    • Database Configuration
    • Environment Variables
  • Production Deployment
    • Google Cloud Setup
    • SSL Configuration
    • Database Migration