Development of Integrations and APIs
It's wrong for us to say it, but there is no integration or API that we can't handle, so if you have a project of this type in hand, we offer you a customized analysis and implementation service.
Development of integrations
Do you have to integrate your CRM, ERP, WEB, Ecommerce or any other system with a third party and need to create a system level integration? Our experience tells us that, in the analysis stage of this type of projects, is where you really have to focus on the rainy day scenarios.
For us, this is the secret of a successful integration between systems, as it will avoid real headaches in the operation of the systems by the Operations teams.
Depending on the ecosystem we can use the programming language that best suits the client's scenario. We always provide a technical design and an operations manual. In any case, we love simplicity and we are big fans of microservices and the use of webhooks.
These are the standard integrations that we can perform quickly and easily:
API Development
Any integration requires the existence of an API (Application Programming Interface) that offers a service to a third party.
At Impulsa3, we start by defining the requirements of your service. Then, we carry out a functional and technical analysis of the solution, develop a test plan and, finally, we develop and deploy your API so that the third party can interact with your business.
We are well versed in industry standards, such as REST APIs, and with standardized models such as Schema or eTOM.
We are passionate about securing APIs and developing them under open source.
Technologies used in the APIs development
We recently integrated Atlassian's JIRA software with several e-commerces and these, in turn, with Mailchimp, Trello or proprietary CRMs to automate customer service tasks and marketing strategy optimization. All this using different API technologies and programming languages:
- GraphQL
- API REST
- API Microservices
- API RPC (Legacy)
- API SOAP (Legacy)
- PHP
- Python
- C#
- Java
- Javascript
OpenAI
Artificial intelligence platform that generates natural language responses to user questions and requests.
Gemini
Google's artificial intelligence platform that facilitates the creation, implementation and management of machine learning models.
Shopify
E-commerce solution for creating and managing online stores, including payments, shipping and marketing.
WooCommerce
WordPress plugin that converts sites into online stores, offering full e-commerce functions.
Magento
Open source e-commerce platform for creating customizable and scalable online stores.
Mailchimp
Email marketing tool that allows you to create campaigns, manage contact lists and analyze results.
Hubspot
CRM and marketing platform that helps manage customer relationships, automate marketing and improve sales.
Slack
Communication and collaboration platform for teams, facilitating instant messaging, file sharing and thematic channels.
Active Campaign
Marketing automation and CRM software to manage email campaigns, sales and customer relationships.
Google Drive
Google's cloud storage service that allows you to save, share and collaborate on documents and files.
Google ADS
Google's advertising platform for creating, managing and optimizing ads on search results and associated websites.
Facebook ADS
Facebook advertising tool to create and manage advertising campaigns targeted to specific audiences.
TikTok ADS
Advertising platform on TikTok to create ads that reach a young and dynamic audience through short videos.
LinkedIn ADS
LinkedIn advertising tool to reach professionals and companies through segmented ads.
Pinterest ADS
Advertising platform on Pinterest that allows you to promote products and ideas through visual ads.
Amazon Seller Central
Amazon seller portal that allows you to manage inventory, list products, manage orders and access sales tools.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
Customer relationship management platform that integrates sales, customer service and operations into a single solution.
Hotjar
Web analytics tool that provides heat maps, user recordings and surveys to improve user experience.
What is an API?
What is a RESTful API and how is it different from other APIs?
A RESTful API adheres to the principles of REST architecture, using HTTP to perform CRUD operations through standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. Unlike SOAP APIs, which require XML, REST APIs can return data in various formats including JSON and XML, making integration with modern web applications easier.
How do I secure my API to protect sensitive data?
API security can be strengthened by implementing authentication tokens, SSL/TLS encryption, and CORS policies. Additionally, it is crucial to use authentication protocols like OAuth2 to manage access to the API's resources by third-party applications, ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive information.
What are the best practices for managing API versioning?
Effectively managing the versioning of an API requires establishing and adhering to a versioning scheme from the start of development. A common practice is to include the version number in the API URL, such as /api/v1/route
. It is also recommended to thoroughly document changes and communicate them to the developers consuming your API through clear migration guides.
What tools are recommended for testing the functionality and performance of an API?
Tools like Postman, Swagger, or SOAP UI are essential for testing APIs during development. For performance and load testing, tools like JMeter and Apache Bench offer robust functionalities that help identify bottlenecks and scalability issues before the API is deployed to production.
How can I improve the documentation of my API?
Effective API documentation includes code examples, detailed descriptions of each endpoint, accepted parameters, and expected response formats. Using tools like Swagger or Apiary can automate part of this process and ensure that the documentation stays up-to-date as your API evolves.