API Design & Integration Services

The real issue

Teams ship endpoints. But they forget the experience.

API problems show up as integration delays, brittle systems, and security gaps. The root cause is usually missing standards and unclear ownership.

Inconsistent schemas — the same concept has multiple shapes.
Error chaos — clients can’t recover reliably.
Version drift — breaking changes appear without guardrails.
Security late — identity and access don’t match business rules.

client → gateway → services
API contract and error standards

How we work

Design the contract first. Then build with confidence.

We keep APIs simple, explicit, and consistent. Our goal is fewer integration tickets and faster delivery.

1) Map the domain

We define ownership, boundaries, and the concepts that matter.

Output: domain + API surface.

2) Define standards

Naming, pagination, errors, idempotency, and versioning.

Output: API style guide.

3) Secure the design

Authn/authz, scopes, roles, and audit requirements.

Output: security defaults.

4) Deliver DX

OpenAPI specs, examples, and docs that reduce support.

Output: spec + docs + examples.

Frameworks and standards

OpenAPI / Swagger
OAuth 2.0 and JWT patterns
Idempotency and retry-safe design
Consistent error models
Versioning strategies that teams follow

What you get

Clean API contracts and conventions
Specs teams can generate from
Security built into the workflow
Docs and examples that reduce support
A governance pattern that scales

Credibility

Integration gets easier when the contract is stable.

Fewer breaking changes

Versioning and standards reduce surprise outages.

Stability builds trust.

Better security posture

Security rules match real business permissions.

Less rework, fewer gaps.

Faster integrations

Clear docs and examples reduce back-and-forth.

Teams move faster.

API lifecycle
API design outcomes

Mini case study (swap with a real one)

A team had multiple services exposing inconsistent endpoints. Integrations were brittle and security was uneven. We defined API standards, produced OpenAPI specs, and aligned authentication/authorization. Result: fewer integration failures and faster onboarding for new consumers.

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More detail

API Design Excellence

A deeper look at standards, security, and developer experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about API work.

Do you work with REST, GraphQL, and event-driven APIs?

Yes. We design REST and GraphQL APIs and also help teams define event-driven integrations. The right style depends on the workflow, data ownership, and how teams evolve the system over time.

What usually breaks integrations?

Unclear contracts, inconsistent naming, missing error standards, and versioning that isn’t enforced. Security and identity decisions made late also cause costly rework.

Can you help us secure our APIs?

Yes. We design authentication and authorization approaches, define security requirements, and help teams implement secure defaults. We also help create governance that keeps security consistent as the API grows.

Do you provide documentation and developer experience (DX) support?

Yes. We produce OpenAPI specs, examples, and clear documentation so teams can integrate without guesswork. Good DX reduces support tickets and speeds delivery.

Next step

Want an API teams can rely on?

Send a note. We’ll respond with the fastest path to stabilize your APIs and integrations.

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Prefer email? info@taliferro.com

What to send us

To make the call useful, send whatever you already have. Even partial info helps.

What systems need to connect
API style (REST/GraphQL/events) if known
One integration that keeps breaking
Auth approach (SSO, API keys, OAuth) if known
Any deadlines (launch, partner integration, audit)

Screenshots, logs, and a short description all work.

APIs don’t fail in code. They fail in the contract.

Fast self-check