micsapp Customer.io Local Dev Loop
Overview
Set up an efficient local development workflow for Customer.io integrations with proper testing and isolation.
Prerequisites
- Customer.io SDK installed
- Separate development workspace in Customer.io (recommended)
- Environment variable management tool (dotenv)
Instructions
Step 1: Create Environment Configuration
Step 2: Create Dev Client Wrapper
Step 3: Set Up Test Helpers
Step 4: Create Dev Scripts
For detailed implementation code and configurations, load the reference guide:
Read(${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation-guide.md)
Output
- Environment-aware Customer.io client
- Dry-run mode for safe testing
- Test mocks for unit testing
- Prefixed events for development isolation
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong environment | Env vars not loaded | Use dotenv or env-specific files |
| Dev events in prod | Environment check failed | Verify NODE_ENV is set correctly |
| Mock not working | Import order issue | Mock before importing client |
Resources
Next Steps
After setting up local dev, proceed to customerio-sdk-patterns for production-ready patterns.
Examples
Basic usage: Apply customerio local dev loop to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
Advanced scenario: Customize customerio local dev loop for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.