API Development: REST, GraphQL, and gRPC Integration Patterns
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Explore best practices for building robust APIs with proper versioning, security patterns, and ERP/CRM integration capabilities. APIs are the backbone of modern software systems, enabling seamless communication between different services and platforms.
API development requires careful consideration of protocol selection, data formats, and integration patterns. REST APIs remain the most common choice for web applications due to their simplicity and broad support. GraphQL offers flexible querying capabilities that reduce over-fetching, while gRPC provides high-performance inter-service communication with strong type safety.
REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs and connectors to ERP/CRM/payments/logistics; versioning and security patterns included for seamless system integration.
API versioning is crucial for maintaining backward compatibility while allowing systems to evolve. We implement versioning strategies that support multiple API versions simultaneously, using URL-based or header-based versioning depending on your requirements. This approach ensures that existing integrations continue working while new features can be added to newer API versions.
Security patterns are fundamental to protecting API endpoints and sensitive data. We implement authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0, JWT tokens, and API keys, along with rate limiting, input validation, and encryption. Integration with ERP and CRM systems requires understanding business processes and data flows to design efficient connector architectures that synchronize data accurately and reliably.
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Sarah
2 days ago
This article perfectly explains the complexity of building multi-tenant SaaS. The billing integration insights are particularly valuable for our upcoming project.