feat: Optimize examples for maximum simplicity and user experience

- Add visual formatting with emojis and professional output
- Create helper functions to reduce code duplication
- Improve error messages with actionable troubleshooting tips
- Add quickstart.py for one-stop demonstration
- Enhance readability with better variable names and comments
- Implement smart number formatting (K/M suffixes)
- Add comprehensive validation and optimization documentation

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

Author: codebydivine

examples/README.md

@@ -1,27 +1,41 @@
 # Token API Examples
 
-Comprehensive examples demonstrating real-world usage of the Token API Client with live blockchain data. All examples use actual addresses, contracts, and market data to showcase API capabilities.
+Optimized, user-friendly examples demonstrating The Graph Token API with real blockchain data. All examples feature clean output, helpful error messages, and professional formatting.
 
 ## 🚀 Quick Start
 
-**Set your API key:**
+**1. Set your API key:**
 ```bash
-export THEGRAPH_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
+export THEGRAPH_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"  # pragma: allowlist secret
 ```
 Get a free API key at: [thegraph.market](https://thegraph.market)
 
-**Run examples:**
+**2. Try the quick start:**
+```bash
+python examples/quickstart.py              # Everything in one script!
+```
+
+**3. Explore specific examples:**
 ```bash
 # EVM examples
-python examples/endpoints/evm/health.py     # API connectivity
-python examples/endpoints/evm/balances.py   # Token balances
-python examples/endpoints/evm/nfts.py       # NFT ownership
+python examples/endpoints/evm/health.py     # 🏥 API connectivity
+python examples/endpoints/evm/balances.py   # 💰 Token portfolios
+python examples/endpoints/evm/nfts.py       # 🎨 NFT collections
 
 # SVM examples
-python examples/endpoints/svm/balances.py   # SPL balances
-python examples/endpoints/svm/swaps.py      # Solana DEX swaps
+python examples/endpoints/svm/balances.py   # ⚡ SPL token balances
+python examples/endpoints/svm/swaps.py      # 🌊 Solana DEX trading
 ```
 
+## ✨ **NEW: Optimized for Simplicity**
+
+All examples now feature:
+- 🎨 **Visual output** with emojis and clear formatting
+- 💡 **Smart error messages** with troubleshooting tips
+- 📊 **Professional displays** with K/M number formatting
+- 🚀 **Faster execution** with streamlined code
+- 🛠️ **Helper functions** for consistent, maintainable code
+
 ## 📁 Examples Structure
 
 ### 🔗 EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine)

examples/_helpers.py

@@ -0,0 +1,167 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Helper functions for token-api examples.
+
+This module provides common utility functions used across examples
+to format data, handle timestamps, and display information cleanly.
+"""
+
+from datetime import datetime
+
+
+def format_amount(value, precision=2):
+    """
+    Format large numbers with K/M suffixes for readability.
+
+    Args:
+        value: Numeric value to format
+        precision: Decimal places (default: 2)
+
+    Returns:
+        Formatted string (e.g., "1.5M", "234.6K", "45.67")
+    """
+    if value >= 1_000_000:
+        return f"{value / 1_000_000:.1f}M"
+    if value >= 1_000:
+        return f"{value / 1_000:.1f}K"
+    return f"{value:.{precision}f}"
+
+
+def format_time(timestamp):
+    """
+    Convert Unix timestamp to readable time format.
+
+    Args:
+        timestamp: Unix timestamp (int/float)
+
+    Returns:
+        Time string in HH:MM format, or "??:??" if invalid
+    """
+    try:
+        return datetime.fromtimestamp(timestamp).strftime("%H:%M")
+    except (ValueError, TypeError, OSError):
+        return "??:??"
+
+
+def format_date(timestamp):
+    """
+    Convert Unix timestamp to readable date format.
+
+    Args:
+        timestamp: Unix timestamp (int/float)
+
+    Returns:
+        Date string in MM/DD format, or "??/??" if invalid
+    """
+    try:
+        return datetime.fromtimestamp(timestamp).strftime("%m/%d")
+    except (ValueError, TypeError, OSError):
+        return "??/??"
+
+
+def shorten_address(address, length=6):
+    """
+    Shorten blockchain address for display.
+
+    Args:
+        address: Full blockchain address
+        length: Number of characters to show (default: 6)
+
+    Returns:
+        Shortened address with "..." (e.g., "0x1234...")
+    """
+    if not address or len(address) <= length + 3:
+        return str(address)
+    return str(address)[:length] + "..."
+
+
+def shorten_id(token_id, max_length=6):
+    """
+    Shorten long token IDs for display.
+
+    Args:
+        token_id: Token ID (any type)
+        max_length: Maximum length before shortening
+
+    Returns:
+        Shortened ID string
+    """
+    id_str = str(token_id)
+    if len(id_str) <= max_length:
+        return id_str
+    return id_str[:max_length] + "..."
+
+
+def get_symbol(mint_obj, fallback_length=6):
+    """
+    Get token symbol from mint object, with fallback to shortened address.
+
+    Args:
+        mint_obj: Token mint object (may have .symbol attribute)
+        fallback_length: Length for fallback address shortening
+
+    Returns:
+        Token symbol or shortened address
+    """
+    if hasattr(mint_obj, "symbol") and mint_obj.symbol:
+        return mint_obj.symbol
+    return shorten_address(str(mint_obj), fallback_length)
+
+
+def format_price_change(open_price, close_price):
+    """
+    Calculate and format price change percentage.
+
+    Args:
+        open_price: Opening price
+        close_price: Closing price
+
+    Returns:
+        Formatted percentage string (e.g., "+2.5%", "-1.8%")
+    """
+    if not open_price or open_price == 0:
+        return "±0.0%"
+
+    change = ((close_price - open_price) / open_price) * 100
+    return f"{change:+.1f}%"
+
+
+def print_header(title, emoji=""):
+    """
+    Print a formatted header for examples.
+
+    Args:
+        title: Header title
+        emoji: Optional emoji prefix
+    """
+    full_title = f"{emoji} {title}" if emoji else title
+    print(full_title)
+    print("=" * len(full_title))
+
+
+def print_section(title, emoji=""):
+    """
+    Print a formatted section header.
+
+    Args:
+        title: Section title
+        emoji: Optional emoji prefix
+    """
+    full_title = f"{emoji} {title}" if emoji else title
+    print(f"\n{full_title}:")
+
+
+# Common wallet addresses for examples
+WALLETS = {
+    "vitalik": "0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045",
+    "imagine_token": "0x6A1B2AE3a55B5661b40d86c2bF805f7DAdB16978",
+    "cryptopunks": "0xb47e3cd837ddf8e4c57f05d70ab865de6e193bbb",
+    "link_token": "0x514910771AF9Ca656af840dff83E8264EcF986CA",
+    "uniswap_pool": "0x3E456E2A71adafb6fe0AF8098334ee41ef53A7C6",
+}
+
+# Common Solana mint addresses
+SOLANA_MINTS = {
+    "sol": "So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112",
+    "usdc": "EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v",  # pragma: allowlist secret
+}

examples/endpoints/evm/balances.py

@@ -1,52 +1,52 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""Token Balances Example - Get ERC-20 token balances."""
+"""Token Balances Example - See your crypto portfolio instantly."""
 
 import anyio
 
 from thegraph_token_api import TokenAPI
 
 
+def format_amount(value):
+    """Format large numbers with K/M suffixes."""
+    if value >= 1_000_000:
+        return f"{value / 1_000_000:.1f}M"
+    if value >= 1_000:
+        return f"{value / 1_000:.1f}K"
+    return f"{value:.2f}"
+
+
 async def main():
-    print("Token Balances Example")
-    print("=" * 22)
+    print("💰 Token Balances")
+    print("=" * 17)
 
     api = TokenAPI()
-    vitalik = "0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045"
+    wallet = "0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045"  # Vitalik's wallet
 
     try:
-        # Get top token balances
-        print(f"\nTop balances for {vitalik[:10]}...:")
-        balances = await api.evm.balances(vitalik, limit=7)
+        print(f"📊 Portfolio for {wallet[:8]}...")
+        balances = await api.evm.balances(wallet, limit=5)
 
+        print("\n🏆 Top Holdings:")
         for i, balance in enumerate(balances, 1):
-            symbol = balance.symbol or "?"
-            value = balance.value
-
-            # Simple number formatting
-            if value > 1_000_000:
-                formatted = f"{value / 1_000_000:.1f}M"
-            elif value > 1_000:
-                formatted = f"{value / 1_000:.1f}K"
-            else:
-                formatted = f"{value:.2f}"
-
-            print(f"  {i}. {symbol}: {formatted}")
-
-        # Get specific token balance
-        print("\nSpecific token balance:")
-        specific = await api.evm.balances(vitalik, contract="0x6A1B2AE3a55B5661b40d86c2bF805f7DAdB16978", limit=1)
-
-        if specific:
-            symbol = specific[0].symbol or "?"
-            value = specific[0].value
-            print(f"  {symbol}: {value}")
+            symbol = balance.symbol or "UNKNOWN"
+            amount = format_amount(balance.value)
+            print(f"  {i}. {symbol}: {amount}")
+
+        # Show specific token
+        print("\n🎯 Specific Token:")
+        imagine = await api.evm.balances(wallet, contract="0x6A1B2AE3a55B5661b40d86c2bF805f7DAdB16978", limit=1)
+
+        if imagine:
+            token = imagine[0]
+            print(f"  {token.symbol or 'TOKEN'}: {format_amount(token.value)}")
         else:
-            print("  No balance found")
+            print("  No balance found for this token")
 
-        print("\n✅ Balances retrieved successfully!")
+        print("\n✅ Portfolio loaded!")
 
     except Exception as e:
-        print(f"❌ Error: {e}")
+        print(f"❌ Failed to load portfolio: {e}")
+        print("💡 Make sure your API key is set: export THEGRAPH_API_KEY='your_key'")  # pragma: allowlist secret
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/endpoints/evm/health.py

@@ -1,41 +1,36 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""Health Check Example - Check API health and connectivity."""
+"""Health Check Example - Verify API connectivity in 10 seconds."""
 
 import anyio
 
 from thegraph_token_api import TokenAPI
 
 
 async def main():
-    print("API Health Check")
-    print("=" * 16)
+    print("🏥 API Health Check")
+    print("=" * 18)
 
     api = TokenAPI()
 
     try:
-        # Check API health
-        print("\nChecking API health...")
-        health_status = await api.health()
-        print(f"Status: {health_status}")
+        # Quick health check
+        print("🔍 Checking API...")
+        health = await api.health()
 
-        if health_status.lower() == "ok":
-            print("✅ API is healthy")
-        else:
-            print("⚠️ API may have issues")
+        if health.lower() == "ok":
+            print("✅ API is healthy and ready!")
 
-        # Test connectivity with simple call
-        print("\nTesting connectivity...")
-        test_data = await api.evm.balances("0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045", limit=1)
+            # Quick connectivity test
+            print("🧪 Testing data access...")
+            data = await api.evm.balances("0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045", limit=1)
+            print(f"✅ Connected! Found {len(data)} balance(s)")
 
-        if test_data:
-            print(f"✅ API call successful - received {len(test_data)} result(s)")
         else:
-            print("⚠️ No data returned")
-
-        print("\n✅ Health check completed!")
+            print(f"⚠️ API status: {health}")
 
     except Exception as e:
-        print(f"❌ Health check failed: {e}")
+        print(f"❌ Connection failed: {e}")
+        print("💡 Check your THEGRAPH_API_KEY environment variable")
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":