API Integration
Connect your app to external services and data sources
Extend App Functionality Through APIs
Modern apps rarely exist in isolation. They integrate with payment processors, social media platforms, mapping services, cloud storage, analytics, communication services, and countless other APIs. These integrations transform basic apps into powerful tools: accepting payments, sharing content, tracking locations, sending notifications, syncing data, authenticating users.
API integration isn't just calling an endpoint. It requires handling authentication, managing API keys securely, dealing with rate limits, implementing proper error handling, caching responses, handling network failures gracefully, and keeping integrations updated as APIs evolve. Poor integration creates crashes, security vulnerabilities, or frustrated users when things break.
We implement robust API integrations that work reliably: proper authentication flows, error handling that doesn't crash apps, offline support when appropriate, and monitoring to catch API issues before they impact users. Whether integrating third-party services or connecting to your custom backend APIs, we ensure reliable data exchange.
Common API Integrations
Payment Processing
Stripe, PayPal, Square, Braintree for card payments. Apple Pay and Google Pay for mobile wallets. Regional options like iPay88 or Senangpay for Malaysian markets. Secure tokenization, PCI compliance, subscription handling, refunds.
Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram APIs for social login, sharing content, accessing user profiles. LinkedIn for professional networks. Social authentication reduces signup friction significantly.
Cloud Storage
AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage for file uploads and storage. Dropbox, Google Drive APIs for cloud file access. Firebase Storage for real-time file syncing.
Mapping & Location
Google Maps Platform for maps, geocoding, places, directions. Mapbox for custom map styling. Foursquare for location data. GPS tracking and geofencing capabilities.
Communication
Twilio for SMS and voice. SendGrid or Mailgun for email. Firebase Cloud Messaging or OneSignal for push notifications. Real-time chat via Stream or Sendbird.
Analytics & Monitoring
Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude for user analytics. Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting. Sentry for error tracking. New Relic or Datadog for performance monitoring.
Custom Backend APIs
Most apps need custom backend APIs for business logic, data storage, user management, and proprietary features that third-party APIs don't provide. We build RESTful or GraphQL APIs that mobile apps consume.
RESTful APIs
Traditional HTTP-based APIs with standard methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). Well-understood, easy to cache, works everywhere. Best for straightforward CRUD operations.
GraphQL APIs
Query exactly the data you need, nothing more. Reduces over-fetching and multiple round trips. Excellent for complex data requirements and rapid iteration.
Real-Time APIs
WebSockets or Server-Sent Events for live data updates. Chat applications, live feeds, collaborative editing, real-time notifications without polling.
API Integration Best Practices
Secure Authentication
OAuth 2.0 for third-party APIs, JWT tokens for custom APIs, API keys stored securely (never hardcoded), certificate pinning for sensitive data. Refresh token handling for long sessions.
Error Handling
Graceful degradation when APIs fail, user-friendly error messages, retry logic with exponential backoff, timeout handling, offline mode when possible.
Caching Strategy
Cache API responses appropriately to reduce network calls, improve performance, and enable offline functionality. Invalidate caches when data changes.
Rate Limiting
Respect API rate limits to avoid getting blocked, implement request throttling, batch requests when possible, monitor API usage against quotas.
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