APIs That Systems Want to Integrate With

Your API is the contract between your application and every system that touches it. We build REST and GraphQL APIs with comprehensive documentation, bulletproof security, and the performance characteristics that make integration partners choose your platform over competitors.

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42%
of developer time wasted on poorly designed systems
Stripe, 2018
43%
of cyberattacks target small businesses via insecure APIs
Verizon DBIR, 2023
7%
conversion loss per 100ms of API latency
Akamai, 2017

API Development That Prioritizes the Developer Experience

APIs are the connective tissue of modern software. Every frontend needs a backend API. Every mobile app needs a data API. Every integration partner needs a public API. Every microservice needs internal APIs. When these APIs are poorly designed, inconsistently documented, or insecure, the cost ripples through your entire organization. Stripe found that developers spend 42 percent of their time on technical debt, and bad APIs are a leading contributor. Verizon's DBIR reports that 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses, with APIs being an increasingly common attack vector. We build APIs that solve both problems. Every engagement starts with contract-first design in OpenAPI or GraphQL schema format, ensuring consistency before implementation begins. Security is built into every endpoint with authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and input validation. Performance is engineered through caching strategies, efficient query patterns, and pagination. Documentation is generated automatically and stays in sync with the code. The result is APIs that your internal team can build against confidently, your integration partners can adopt without filing support tickets, and your security team can audit without losing sleep.
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"Developers spend 42% of their time dealing with technical debt and bad code, and poorly designed APIs are one of the most persistent sources of that debt"
Stripe, 2018

A well-designed API reduces integration time for every consumer, whether internal frontend teams, mobile developers, or third-party partners. The investment compounds with every integration.

Our Services

Eight specialized API development services covering every aspect of building, securing, documenting, and optimizing APIs. From REST and GraphQL implementation to gateway setup and third-party integrations.

RESTful APIs Built on the Standards That Every Developer Already Knows

RESTful APIs with clean resource design, proper HTTP semantics, versioning, and OpenAPI documentation. The industry standard done right.

GraphQL APIs That Give Your Frontend Team the Data Flexibility They Crave

GraphQL APIs that let clients request exactly the data they need. Eliminate over-fetching, reduce API calls, and give your frontend team total flexibility.

One Gateway That Controls Traffic, Security, and Routing for All Your APIs

Centralized API gateway with rate limiting, authentication, routing, and traffic management. One entry point for all your services.

Webhook Systems That Deliver Events Reliably, Every Single Time

Reliable webhook systems with signature verification, retry logic, and dead letter queues.

Third-Party Integrations That Work Reliably Even When the Third Party Does Not

Connect your application with payment processors, CRMs, marketing tools, and data providers. Resilient integrations with retry logic and circuit breakers.

API Documentation That Eliminates Integration Support Tickets

Interactive API documentation with code examples, sandbox testing, and authentication guides. Reduce integration support tickets to near zero.

43% of Cyberattacks Target Small Businesses. Is Your API the Weak Link?

OAuth 2.0, JWT, rate limiting, input validation, and penetration testing for APIs. 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses -- secure your API layer.

Every 100ms of API Latency Costs You 7% in Conversions

Reduce API response times with caching, query optimization, and efficient serialization. Every 100ms of latency costs 7% in conversions.

Why Teams Choose YourWebTeam for API Development

Contract-First Design Methodology

We define every endpoint in OpenAPI or GraphQL schema before writing implementation code. This means your frontend, mobile, and integration teams can start building immediately against a stable specification, and the implementation is automatically validated against the contract.

Security at Every Layer

Verizon reports 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses. Our APIs include OAuth 2.0 authentication, scoped API keys, rate limiting, input validation, and request signing as standard. We do not bolt security on after the fact; it is baked into the API architecture from the first endpoint.

Performance-Engineered from Day One

Akamai research shows a 100ms delay in response time costs 7 percent in conversions. We design APIs with response time budgets, strategic caching layers, efficient database queries, and proper pagination to meet latency targets under production load.

Documentation That Eliminates Support Tickets

Auto-generated interactive documentation with code examples, sandbox environments, and authentication walkthroughs means your integration partners self-serve successfully. Good documentation is the cheapest developer support you will ever invest in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What API development services do you offer?

Eight specialized services: REST API development, GraphQL API development, API gateway setup, webhook integration, third-party API integration, API documentation, API security, and API performance optimization. Each can be engaged independently or combined into a comprehensive API strategy.

Should we build REST or GraphQL APIs?

REST for public-facing APIs consumed by third-party developers because it is universally understood, easily cached, and simple to document. GraphQL for internal APIs consumed by your own frontend and mobile apps because it eliminates over-fetching and lets each client request exactly the data it needs. Many organizations benefit from both.

How much does API development cost?

A focused REST API with 15 to 30 endpoints, authentication, and documentation typically costs $15,000 to $35,000. A comprehensive API platform with GraphQL, webhooks, gateway setup, and a developer portal runs $40,000 to $80,000. We provide fixed-price proposals after scoping your requirements.

How long does API development take?

A focused API with documentation takes 4 to 8 weeks. A full API platform with gateway, webhooks, security hardening, and performance optimization takes 8 to 14 weeks. We deliver endpoints incrementally so your consumers can start integrating before the full API is complete.

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