Vonage Dev Newsletter, March 2024: New user group, big knowledge drops, and more
Published: 2024-04-04 13:36:57


Hi!

The March newsletter includes **excellent technical content** that you can put to immediate use, with plenty of tutorials and inspirational posts. And hurry, as it’s your last chance to join **Your Vonage Viewpoint user group** — where you can share opinions, connect, and earn rewards!

The Vonage Developer Relations Team 💜

**ANNOUNCEMENTS**

**[Get Started With End-to-End Encryption in Vonage Video Client SDKs](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/get-started-with-end-to-end-encryption-in-vonage-video-client-sdks)<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span>**

The **2.27 Client SDK** now offers enhanced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for added privacy. Updates to native SDKs — across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux — extend E2EE support by securing video sessions with encrypted media payload from client to server. **Zachary Powell** leads the way. [Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/get-started-with-end-to-end-encryption-in-vonage-video-client-sdks)

**[Your Vonage Viewpoint — NEW USER GROUP](https://airtable.com/appLcecEY22AoOVqs/shrHXnfCfGFVAqxul)<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span>**

Your voice matters at Vonage. That’s why we’re excited to launch **Your Vonage Viewpoint**, where your insights can refine developer products, services, and campaigns across Vonage Communications and Network APIs. Join in and enjoy:

* A private Slack Community channel
* Quarterly rewards for your participation
* The opportunity to shape Vonage products and roadmaps (including exclusive access)

Be part of the conversation and make an impact. **[Start now](https://airtable.com/appLcecEY22AoOVqs/shrHXnfCfGFVAqxul)**


**TUTORIALS**

**[How to Use Environment Variables in Node.js]
(https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/how-to-use-environment-variables-in-node-js)<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span>**

Enhance Node.js app security with environment variables. **Michael Crump** covers setting, accessing, and managing them for seamless deployment across environments.[ Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/how-to-use-environment-variables-in-node-js)


**[Integrate ChatGPT With Meta (Facebook) Messenger via Messages API](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/integrate-chatgpt-with-meta-facebook-messenger-via-messages-api)<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span>**

Want to deliver seamless customer service through Meta? **Beejay Urso and Benjamin Aronov** use Vonage Messages API to show how harnessing ChatGPT can help you integrate an interactive and intelligent chatbot on Meta Messenger. [Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/integrate-chatgpt-with-meta-facebook-messenger-via-messages-api)

**[Make Local Calls With No Code and Vonage Code Hub ](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/make-local-calls-with-no-code-and-vonage-code-hub)**

Forget buying local SIM cards. Explore hassle-free local numbers with eSIMs using the Vonage[ Code Hub platform](https://developer.vonage.com/en/cloud-runtime). **Benjamin Aronov** gets you up and calling in five minutes, minus the coding. [Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/make-local-calls-with-no-code-and-vonage-code-hub)

**[Build an Interactive Board: WhatsApp, SMS, and MMS to a Website](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/build-an-interactive-board-whatsapp-sms-and-mms-to-a-website-part-1)<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span>**

Ready to create an interactive event board? **Amanda Cavallaro** is your guide to building a Node.js Express web app. Now you can receive SMS, MMS, and WhatsApp messages — and then display them on a website. All that plus family-safe messaging tips. [Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/build-an-interactive-board-whatsapp-sms-and-mms-to-a-website-part-1)

**[Talk to Your Database with Directus](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/talk-to-your-database-with-directus)**

Maximize development efficiency with Directus and Vonage. **Chris Tankerlsey** walks through the steps of creating a ticketing app using Directus for data storage and Vonage Voice API — and now, users can call in and manage tickets. [Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/talk-to-your-database-with-directus)

**[Understanding API and JSON in Vonage AI Studio With Burger Examples](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/understanding-api-and-json-in-vonage-ai-studio-with-burger-examples)**

Explore **Vonage AI Studio** with a side of API and JSON. **Diana Pham** fires up JSON objects, API responses, and response mapping in tasty bite-size chunks. [Read more](https://developer.vonage.com/en/blog/understanding-api-and-json-in-vonage-ai-studio-with-burger-examples)


**EVENTS**

**[php[tek] 2024](https://tek.phparch.com/)** (Chicago, April 23 to 24)

We are a proud sponsor of php[tek] 2024, the longest-running web developer conference in the United States. The focus on PHP is a great stage for all things Vonage. So swing by our booth and say hi … and don't miss **James Seconde** and his great session — "Awful APIs: A History of Industry Mistakes."