How We Build APIs
REST & GraphQL
Choose the right pattern. REST for simple resources and caching, GraphQL for complex queries and mobile clients. We know the tradeoffs.
Security First
Authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation. Security isn't an afterthought, it's built in from the start.
Documentation
Clear API docs are part of the deliverable. Real examples, error codes, rate limits. Developers should understand your API in minutes.
Scalability
Design for growth. Pagination, filtering, async processing. Your API should handle 10x the current load without rewriting.
Error Handling
Clear, actionable errors. Proper HTTP status codes, meaningful messages. Debugging should be straightforward.
Testing & Reliability
Comprehensive test coverage. Endpoints that don't break on deploy. Monitoring and alerting so you know when something's wrong.