APIs that your team and your customers can depend on.
We design and build backend APIs that are fast, reliable, and a pleasure to integrate with. REST, GraphQL, or tRPC — we pick the right protocol for your use case.
The right API style for your use case.
There is no one-size-fits-all API. We choose the protocol and architecture based on who's consuming the API, how it's used, and what performance characteristics matter.
RESTful APIs
Resource-oriented APIs with clear endpoint conventions, proper HTTP status codes, pagination, filtering, and versioning. The standard for public APIs and third-party integrations.
Best for: Public APIs, mobile backends, third-party integrations
GraphQL
Flexible query APIs where clients request exactly the data they need. Reduces over-fetching, supports real-time subscriptions, and gives frontend teams full control over data shape.
Best for: Complex frontends, multi-platform apps, data-heavy dashboards
tRPC
End-to-end type-safe APIs with zero code generation. Your TypeScript types flow from server to client automatically. Changes are caught at compile time, not in production.
Best for: Full-stack TypeScript apps, internal APIs, rapid iteration
An API is more than its routes.
The endpoints are the easy part. What makes an API production-ready is everything around them — authentication, rate limiting, monitoring, and documentation.
Authentication & API keys
JWT tokens, API key management, OAuth2 flows, and webhook signing. Every request is authenticated and authorized.
Rate limiting & throttling
Per-user and per-endpoint rate limits to protect your infrastructure and ensure fair usage. Sliding window algorithms, not crude counters.
Validation & error handling
Zod or Joi schema validation on every input. Consistent error responses with actionable messages — not stack traces.
Versioning strategy
URL-based or header-based versioning that lets you evolve your API without breaking existing integrations.
Monitoring & observability
Request logging, latency tracking, error rates, and alerting. You see exactly how your API is performing at all times.
API documentation
Auto-generated OpenAPI specs, interactive Swagger UI, and TypeScript client SDKs. Your API is only as good as its documentation.
API performance that holds up.
Real production metrics from APIs we've built and maintain.
p95 response time on most endpoints.
API uptime across our managed services.
API requests handled monthly.
Tools we trust for production APIs.
A focused stack chosen for reliability and developer experience — not because it's trending on Hacker News.
Node.js, Bun, Edge Runtime
PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLite
Drizzle ORM, Prisma, raw SQL
Vercel, AWS Lambda, Docker
API Development FAQ
Common questions about our API development services.
REST is simpler and better for public APIs with many consumers. GraphQL is better when your frontend needs flexible data queries. For internal TypeScript apps, we often recommend tRPC for its type safety. We can advise based on your specific situation.
Yes. We regularly build backend APIs to replace mock data, legacy services, or BaaS platforms. We design the API contract together with your frontend team to ensure seamless integration.
Always. Every API we build comes with auto-generated OpenAPI documentation, interactive testing via Swagger UI, and TypeScript client types. Good documentation isn't optional — it's part of the deliverable.
Database schema design is part of our API development process. We use PostgreSQL as our default, design normalized schemas with proper indexes, and implement migrations using Drizzle Kit or Prisma Migrate. We also handle connection pooling for serverless environments.
Need a reliable API for your product?
Whether you're building from scratch or replacing a legacy backend, we can design and build an API that your team and your customers can depend on.