Srapsware
API Development

Custom API Development

Build scalable, secure APIs that power your applications. REST, GraphQL, or gRPC - designed for performance, security, and developer experience.

API Technologies We Build

Choose the right API architecture for your use case

REST API

Industry standard for web services. Simple, scalable, stateless architecture with HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

Best for: Public APIs, CRUD operations
Format: JSON or XML responses
Caching: Built-in HTTP caching

GraphQL API

Query language for APIs. Fetch exactly what you need in one request. Strongly typed schema with introspection.

Best for: Complex data, mobile apps
Benefits: No over/under-fetching
Tools: Apollo, Hasura, Prisma

gRPC API

High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers. Binary protocol for fast microservice communication.

Best for: Microservices, real-time
Speed: 10x faster than REST
Features: Bidirectional streaming
500+
APIs Developed
50ms
Avg Response Time
10K+
Requests/Second
99.9%
Uptime SLA

Complete API Solutions

Everything you need for production-ready APIs

API Design & Architecture

RESTful design following industry best practices. Versioning strategy (URL or header-based). Resource modeling with proper HTTP methods. Pagination, filtering, sorting for large datasets. HATEOAS for discoverability. OpenAPI 3.0 specification.

REST Best Practices
Versioning
OpenAPI Spec

Authentication & Security

OAuth 2.0, JWT tokens, API keys. Role-based access control (RBAC). Rate limiting and throttling. Input validation and sanitization. SQL injection protection. HTTPS/TLS encryption.

OAuth 2.0
Rate Limiting
HTTPS/TLS

Interactive Documentation

Swagger/OpenAPI docs with try-it-out feature. Code examples in multiple languages

Monitoring & Analytics

Real-time metrics, error tracking, usage analytics, and performance monitoring

Performance & Scalability

Redis caching for fast responses. Database query optimization with indexes. Horizontal scaling with load balancers. CDN integration for static assets. Async processing for long-running tasks. Connection pooling and keep-alive.

Redis Caching
Load Balancing
Auto-Scaling

Testing & Quality

Unit tests, integration tests, load testing, and automated API testing

Webhooks & Events

Real-time notifications, event-driven architecture, retry logic, webhook management

API Gateway

Centralized gateway for routing, rate limiting, authentication, transformation

Node.js
Python
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS

API Development Technology Stack

Modern frameworks and tools for building robust APIs

7
Expert Level
3
Advanced Level

API Development Process

From design to production deployment in 6-10 weeks

01

Requirements & API Design

1 week

Understand use cases, data models, and integration requirements. Design API endpoints, request/response schemas, and error codes. Create OpenAPI specification. Define authentication strategy and rate limits.

02

Backend Development

2-4 weeks

Build API endpoints with chosen framework (Express, FastAPI, Spring Boot). Implement business logic and data access layer. Add input validation and error handling. Set up database with indexes and constraints.

03

Authentication & Security

1 week

Implement OAuth 2.0, JWT, or API key authentication. Add rate limiting and request throttling. Input sanitization and SQL injection protection. HTTPS/TLS setup with proper certificates.

04

Testing & Quality Assurance

1-2 weeks

Write unit tests for all endpoints (80%+ coverage). Integration tests for end-to-end workflows. Load testing with Apache JMeter or k6. Security testing and penetration testing.

05

Documentation & Developer Portal

1 week

Generate interactive Swagger/OpenAPI documentation. Code examples in multiple languages (cURL, JavaScript, Python). Getting started guides and tutorials. Postman collection for testing.

06

Deployment & Monitoring

1 week

Deploy to cloud with auto-scaling and load balancing. Set up monitoring (New Relic, Datadog). Error tracking with Sentry. API analytics dashboard. 24/7 uptime monitoring with alerts.

What Our API Clients Say

Success stories from developers using our APIs

"Srapsware is best for server less and modern web application technologies. I suggest you try there services."
Blucloud
Owner at Blucloud
UK

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does API development cost?
Simple REST API (5-10 endpoints): $15K-30K. Mid-size API (20-30 endpoints, auth, docs): $30K-60K. Complex API (GraphQL, microservices, real-time): $60K-150K. Enterprise API platform (gateway, management, analytics): $150K+. Timeline: 6-16 weeks. Includes design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
REST vs GraphQL - which should I choose?
REST: Best for simple CRUD operations, public APIs, when clients need full control over caching. Easier to implement and debug. GraphQL: Best for mobile apps (reduce data transfer), complex nested data, when you need flexible queries. Avoid over/under-fetching. Our recommendation: Start with REST for simplicity. Switch to GraphQL if you have complex data requirements or mobile bandwidth concerns.
How do you secure APIs?
Security layers: 1) HTTPS/TLS encryption for all traffic, 2) OAuth 2.0 or JWT for authentication, 3) API keys for service-to-service auth, 4) Rate limiting (1000 req/hour typical), 5) Input validation and sanitization, 6) SQL injection protection, 7) CORS policy for web apps, 8) IP whitelisting for sensitive endpoints, 9) Audit logs for compliance. Regular security audits and penetration testing.
Do you provide API documentation?
Yes! We generate: 1) Interactive Swagger/OpenAPI docs with try-it-out feature, 2) Getting started guide with authentication setup, 3) Code examples in 5+ languages (cURL, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby), 4) Postman collection for testing, 5) Error code reference with troubleshooting, 6) Webhook documentation if applicable, 7) Changelog for version updates. Documentation hosted on developer portal with search functionality.
How do you handle API versioning?
Versioning strategies: 1) URL versioning (api.example.com/v1/users - recommended for clarity), 2) Header versioning (Accept: application/vnd.api+json;version=1), 3) Query parameter (?version=1 - not recommended). We maintain 2 versions simultaneously with 6-month deprecation notice. Breaking changes trigger new major version. Backward-compatible changes added to current version. Clear migration guides provided.
What ongoing support do you provide?
Included: 3-month post-launch support (bug fixes, performance tuning, documentation updates). Optional: Monthly retainer ($2K-10K) for: New endpoints, integration help, scaling optimization, security updates, monitoring, 24/7 uptime monitoring, SLA guarantees (99.9% uptime). Also offer: API management tools, developer onboarding, rate limit adjustments, analytics dashboards.

Ready to Build Your API?

Power your applications with robust, scalable APIs. REST, GraphQL, or gRPC - we build APIs that developers love to use.