API & Database Development
Building the powerful and secure backbone for your software.
We design and develop high-performance APIs and robust databases that ensure your application is scalable, reliable, and ready for growth.
The Foundation of Every Great Application
Every powerful software application relies on two critical components: a well-structured database to store and retrieve information efficiently, and a secure API to manage the flow of that data. A poorly designed foundation leads to slow performance, security vulnerabilities, and an inability to scale. We build this digital backbone with the precision and foresight needed for long-term success.
Custom API Development
An Application Programming Interface (API) is the engine that allows your applications and services to communicate. We are experts in building secure and efficient RESTful APIs.
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Internal System Connectivity
Build a central API to allow your own web, mobile, and desktop applications to communicate from a single source of truth - essential for logistics companies tracking shipments across multiple platforms.
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Third-Party Integrations
Create secure endpoints that allow trusted partners or external services to integrate with your platform. Our data systems integration expertise ensures seamless connectivity.
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Public-Facing APIs for SaaS
Develop a public API for your SaaS product, enabling your customers to build their own integrations and extending your platform's value.
Database Design & Development
Your data is one of your most valuable assets. We design and develop relational databases that are secure, efficient, and structured for growth.
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Optimised for Performance
We design efficient schemas and write optimised queries to ensure your application can access data with speed, even with millions of records.
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Data Integrity & Security
We ensure your data remains accurate, consistent, and secure through careful design and implementation of access controls.
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Database Migration
We expertly manage the complex process of migrating your data from legacy systems to a modern, robust database platform.
Our Commitment to Quality
We build the foundations of your software with the highest standards of engineering excellence.
Security by Design
We implement industry-best security practices, including data encryption and authentication, at the core of your API and database.
Built for Scalability
Our architectures are designed to handle growth, ensuring your backend can support increasing user loads and data volumes.
Comprehensive Documentation
We provide clear and thorough documentation for every API we build, making it easy for your team or other developers to use and maintain.
Frequently Asked Questions
REST APIs use standard HTTP methods and provide fixed data structures for each endpoint, making them simple and widely compatible. GraphQL APIs allow clients to request exactly the data they need in a single query, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching. We recommend REST for simpler integrations and public APIs, while GraphQL excels for complex applications with varied data requirements across different clients.
We implement multiple layers of security including OAuth 2.0 or JWT authentication, SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, rate limiting to prevent abuse, input validation and sanitisation, API key management, and comprehensive logging and monitoring. We also follow OWASP guidelines and conduct security testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities before deployment.
Yes, we specialise in complex database migrations. We start by analysing your current database structure and data quality, then design a migration strategy that ensures zero data loss. This includes data mapping, transformation rules, validation processes, and a rollback plan. We typically perform test migrations first and schedule the final migration during low-traffic periods to minimise disruption.
We work with both SQL and NoSQL databases depending on your needs. For relational data, we use PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server. For document stores and high-performance scenarios, we use MongoDB and Redis. We also have experience with cloud-native solutions like Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Google Cloud SQL. We'll recommend the best fit based on your data structure, scalability needs, and existing infrastructure.
We implement versioning strategies that allow your API to evolve without breaking existing integrations. This typically involves URL versioning (v1, v2) or header-based versioning, deprecation notices with clear timelines, backward compatibility for critical endpoints, comprehensive documentation for each version, and automated testing to ensure changes don't affect existing functionality. This approach allows you to add new features while maintaining stability for current users.
Ready to Build a Rock-Solid Foundation?
Let's discuss your technical requirements and how our expert API and database development can provide the powerful backbone your application needs.