November 2019 Summaries

End-users with custom IMAP accounts can now manually set their sent folder through their applications, thanks to a new feature by Nylas that addresses language differences where the "Sent" folder may be labeled differently. Previously, support teams had to configure this setting via the Nylas Dashboard, but developers requested the ability to integrate this directly into their applications to enhance user experience. To utilize this feature, developers must first verify the account as a custom IMAP account via a GET call to the /account endpoint, then update the folder settings using a PUT call to the /folders/{id} endpoint with the desired name. This update is particularly beneficial for users in regions where the default language may cause discrepancies in folder recognition, allowing for seamless integration and personalization.

GitHub's State of the Octoverse 2019 highlights JavaScript as the most-used programming language on the platform, and those interested in leveraging this language for email functionalities can benefit from the Nylas Email API. The API connects to major email providers like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, and is complemented by a Node SDK that simplifies sending emails directly from user accounts. To begin, a developer needs to install Node.js and npm or yarn, create a Nylas developer account, and obtain three essential tokens: CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, and ACCESS_TOKEN. After setting up these credentials in a Node.js environment, users can employ the Nylas API Client to draft and send emails by specifying recipients and other attributes. For detailed guidance, Nylas provides a comprehensive tutorial and documentation on more advanced features and quick start guides for those eager to explore further.