Check the interfaces
Understand the formats, permissions and options offered by each system.
Backend / connected tools
API development and software integrationsConnected systems. Consistent data.
API integrations let websites, apps and existing systems exchange information. I define the data flow, validation and error handling around the capabilities of each connected platform.
Inside the project
Separate tools.
Connected flows.
Structure, details and interactions come together in one coherent experience.
- 01Source
- 02Connection
- 03Destination
A closer look
Follow the information from one place to another.
I look at API documentation, permissions and provider limits before deciding what is possible. Then we can describe which data moves, in which direction and when. Errors matter too: a useful connection should consider duplicates, interruptions and a provider that is temporarily unavailable.
Define the exchange
Consider endpoints, webhooks or scheduled synchronisation for the actual flow.
Handle the unexpected
Validate information and make failures easier to identify.
A place to start
The project in context.
This can connect a mobile app to its backend, share order information or bring an external tool into a portal. Feasibility depends on the technical and contractual access to each system.
Projects ↗Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
Can any program be connected?
Not necessarily. There needs to be a usable interface, such as an API or export format, and permission to use it.
Will updates happen instantly?
That depends on the systems. Webhooks may trigger updates on an event; other connections need periodic checks within provider limits.
What about timing?
That depends on the idea, the content and any tools involved. We can discuss it once we understand what the project would look like.