APIs are the bridges between systems. Frontend to backend. Your app to external services. Web application to mobile app. Without APIs, components can’t communicate. With good APIs, everything works together seamlessly.
We build APIs that are reliable, well-documented, and designed for longevity.
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) enable different software components to communicate. They define how systems request and exchange data.
When a user clicks a button, the frontend needs to get or send data to the backend. APIs make this happen. Load user data, submit a form, update a record, run a calculation. Every interaction between what users see and where data lives goes through an API.
Your application rarely exists in isolation. Payment processing, email services, CRM systems, analytics platforms, external data sources. APIs connect your application to the broader ecosystem of services it needs.
Building a mobile app alongside your web app? They share the same backend through APIs. Same data, same business logic, different interfaces. This is why web-first strategies work. The API infrastructure supports future mobile development.
Legacy systems, partner platforms, internal tools. When different systems need to share data or trigger actions, APIs make it possible. Import, export, synchronize, automate.
We primarily build REST APIs, the industry standard for web services.
REST (Representational State Transfer) is the most common API architecture. It uses standard HTTP methods, works with any programming language, and is well-understood by developers everywhere.
Best for: Most web applications, mobile backends, third-party integrations, public APIs.
For specific use cases, GraphQL offers advantages over REST. We use it when the project calls for it.
Considerations: GraphQL adds complexity. For most business applications, REST is simpler and sufficient.
During discovery, we assess your needs and recommend the right approach. REST is our default for good reasons. If your project has specific requirements that favor GraphQL, we’ll discuss it.
Technical implementation aside, good APIs share common qualities.
Well-structured endpoints that follow consistent patterns. Predictable URLs, sensible request/response formats, logical organization. Developers using your API should find it intuitive.
Every endpoint documented. Request parameters, response formats, error codes, examples. Good documentation makes APIs usable. Poor documentation makes them frustrating.
APIs evolve. When changes might break existing integrations, versioning protects current users while allowing improvements. We build with versioning in mind from the start.
APIs need protection. Authentication verifies who’s making requests. Authorization controls what they can access. Encryption protects data in transit. Rate limiting prevents abuse.
When something goes wrong, APIs should explain what happened and why. Clear error codes, helpful messages, consistent formats. Good error handling makes debugging possible.
Fast response times, efficient queries, appropriate caching. APIs should return data quickly, even under load. Slow APIs create slow applications.
Types of integrations we build regularly.
Connecting to payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, or regional providers. Secure handling of transactions, subscription management, refunds, reporting.
Transactional emails, marketing automation, notification systems. Integration with providers like SendGrid, Mailchimp, or others based on your needs.
Social login (Google, Facebook, Apple), single sign-on (SSO), enterprise identity providers. Making login convenient while maintaining security.
File uploads, document management, media handling. Integration with storage services for content that doesn’t belong in databases.
Tracking user behavior, application performance, business metrics. Connecting to analytics platforms and building custom reporting.
Importing data from partners, suppliers, or public APIs. Keeping your application synchronized with external information.
Integrating with existing software that can’t be replaced. Building bridges between modern applications and established systems.
How we approach API work within larger projects.
Before writing code, we design the API. What endpoints exist, what data they exchange, how authentication works. This prevents costly changes later and ensures frontend and backend teams agree on the contract.
Documentation isn’t an afterthought. As we build each endpoint, we document it. By the time development finishes, documentation is complete and accurate.
APIs are tested thoroughly. Unit tests for individual functions. Integration tests for complete flows. We catch issues before deployment and ensure reliability.
Every API we build goes through security review. Authentication implementation, authorization checks, input validation, sensitive data handling. Security vulnerabilities in APIs can expose your entire application.
APIs aren’t a standalone product. They’re part of the complete application.
Your web app’s frontend communicates with its backend through APIs. This happens automatically. Every web app we build includes the API layer that connects frontend and backend.
If you build a web app now and want mobile later, the API infrastructure supports it. Mobile apps connect to the same backend through the same APIs. This is why starting with web makes sense for many projects.
Need to let partners or customers access your data programmatically? We can build public APIs with appropriate authentication, rate limiting, and documentation.
No. We explain what we’re building and why, but you don’t need technical knowledge of API architecture. What matters is understanding what your application needs to do, not how the pieces connect.
Most likely, yes. If the service has a documented API (most modern services do), we can integrate with it. We’ll assess specific integrations during discovery and flag any concerns.
External services do change their APIs over time. Our maintenance packages include keeping integrations working when third-party APIs update. Without maintenance, integrations can break when external services change.
Multiple layers: authentication (verifying identity), authorization (controlling access), encryption (protecting data in transit), input validation (preventing malicious data), rate limiting (preventing abuse). Security is built in, not added on.
Yes. We can build APIs intended for external access, with appropriate authentication, documentation, and usage limits. This is different from internal APIs and requires specific planning.
The API infrastructure we build for web applications supports mobile apps. When you’re ready for mobile, the backend already exists. We build the mobile frontend and connect it to existing APIs.
