Challenge
TechCorp needed a unified API platform to connect disparate systems across their organization. Multiple business units were building their own integrations, leading to duplication, inconsistency, and security concerns.
Solution
We designed and built a comprehensive enterprise API platform:
Architecture
- RESTful API design following best practices
- OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization
- Rate limiting and quota management
- Comprehensive API documentation
Key Components
- API Gateway: Centralized entry point for all API traffic
- Developer Portal: Self-service documentation and API keys
- Monitoring: Real-time metrics and alerting
- Versioning: Backward-compatible API evolution
Implementation
The platform was rolled out in phases:
- Phase 1: Core infrastructure and authentication
- Phase 2: First set of business APIs
- Phase 3: Developer portal and documentation
- Phase 4: Advanced features and monitoring
Results
The API platform transformed how TechCorpβs systems communicate:
- 50+ APIs launched in the first year
- 10M+ API calls per day
- 99.99% uptime SLA achieved
- 30% reduction in integration costs
Technologies Used
- Node.js and Express for API services
- Kong for API gateway
- PostgreSQL for data persistence
- Redis for caching and rate limiting
- Kubernetes for orchestration
Conclusion
The enterprise API platform provided TechCorp with a scalable, secure foundation for integrations, enabling faster development and better collaboration across business units.