Question 1

How do I set up OAuth2 authentication with DropboxApi in Ruby?

Accepted Answer

Use the Authenticator class to get an authorization URL, exchange the code for a token, and initialize the Client. For production, implement the on_token_refreshed callback to handle token updates, as detailed in the README's OAuth2 section.

Question 2

DropboxApi vs using the Dropbox API directly: which is better for Ruby?

Accepted Answer

DropboxApi is generally better as it abstracts authentication, error handling, and response parsing into Ruby objects, saving time. Direct API calls might offer more control for edge cases but require more boilerplate code.

Question 3

How to upload files larger than 150MB with DropboxApi?

Accepted Answer

Use the upload_by_chunks method with a File object. It automatically splits the file into chunks and manages the upload session, as demonstrated in the large file uploads section of the README.

Question 4

Does DropboxApi work with Dropbox Business team folders?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by setting the namespace_id on the client, you can access team scopes. The README shows how to fetch the root namespace ID using get_current_account and apply it for team folder operations.

Question 5

What happens when the access token expires in DropboxApi?

Accepted Answer

If using refresh tokens, the library can automatically refresh the token via the on_token_refreshed callback. You must store the new token hash to maintain the session, as explained in the OAuth2 refresh token section.

Question 6

How to test DropboxApi endpoints with VCR?

Accepted Answer

Follow the testing guide: delete existing cassettes, use rake test:build_scaffold to set up Dropbox data, then run specs with DROPBOX_OAUTH_BEARER to record new interactions, ensuring isolated tests without live API calls.

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