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    How to Process with API development and integration in custom website?

    by charies.devil ·

    Hello everyone,

    I’m currently working on a custom website project and need some insights on how to process API development and integration. Specifically, I’m looking for advice on the following:

    Best practices for building APIs from scratch.
    Key factors to consider during API integration into a custom website.
    Any tools or platforms that can simplify the process.
    How to ensure security and scalability of APIs.
    Any common challenges faced during development or integration, and how to overcome them.
    If anyone here has experience with custom API development or integration, I’d love to hear your thoughts, recommendations, or any resources that could help.

    Thanks in advance for your help!

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      Reply To: How to Process with API development and integration in custom website?

      by kees_b ·

      In reply to How to Process with API development and integration in custom website?

      An API runs on some platform. Maybe you want to call a SAP system from your web-application, then follow the SAP-standards. Same for Salesforce. Or it runs on AWS and calls some database that is running on AWS. Then follow the standards from AWS and the database program.

      The parameters of the API should be such that you can call them from the language you use in the system you use calling it. Maybe the backend part of the app, maybe the app itself.

      I’d start with defining the parameters of the API, then develop it in the system it is intended to run in and test it from some test program in your ‘own’ development environment for either the front end or the backend of your app. .

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      Reply To: How to Process with API development and integration in custom website?

      by yolandasmith ·

      In reply to How to Process with API development and integration in custom website?

      For API development, start with a solid design and versioning, and make sure to document everything clearly. During integration, focus on compatibility and robust error handling.

      Tools like Postman for testing and Swagger for documentation can be very helpful. For security and scalability, implement OAuth2 for authentication and set up rate limiting. Common challenges include debugging, which you can manage with logging, and ensuring proper CORS management. Hope this helps!

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      Process with API development and integration in custom website

      by iubfun340 ·

      In reply to How to Process with API development and integration in custom website?

      Hi, charies devil
      Certainly! Here’s a response that could work:

      Building APIs from scratch requires planning around clear endpoints, version control, and RESTful or GraphQL standards. During integration, focus on seamless data flow, error handling, and testing on real data. Tools like Postman for testing and Swagger for documentation can streamline development. For security, consider rate limiting, token-based authentication, and encrypting sensitive data. Scalability is often ensured through load balancing and modular architecture. Common challenges include inconsistent data, latency, and integration with third-party APIs, which can be managed by thorough testing and clear documentation. Hope this helps!

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