Software comes in many forms, such as your HR system, ERP system, CRM system, planning application, time tracking app, webshop, website, and more. Each of these pieces of software requires significant investment. However, a significant challenge is getting the right and up-to-date data available in different environments, and this is not something the software does for you. This is made possible through a connection, typically an API or integration. An API connection prevents valuable time from being wasted on manual data transfers and helps avoid errors in data.
Broad application of API connections
For all these types of systems, a software connection or integration is possible. The key question is whether your existing or planned software has an API or not. Many major software packages have APIs available to everyone, but some packages do not provide an API or may not have one at all. In such cases, we can build an API for you, which may add some complexity but is certainly not impossible. If the APIs for both systems are available, then we just need to build an API connection and integrate it into the process.
Creating an API Connection
As mentioned, some software packages do not have APIs, so you'll need to build one. Building an API is not a simple task that can be done quickly. Building an API falls under the category of "specialization." Besides the fact that the API must do what you ask of it (communicate with other systems without human intervention), there is another crucial requirement: the API must be well-secured. All communication (data) in and out of the system goes through the API. If such an API is not properly secured, your data could be at risk. The correct setup, often referred to as the architecture of an API, with all its security, monitoring, and continuity assurance, requires specialists to design, describe, build, and ensure it. This is precisely what Snakeware's software developers have been doing for decades. Internally, we call this group of experts the "API factory.
Want to create an API connection?
When creating an API connection, always start by understanding the "why": why does the connection need to be made? What are the benefits? Does it save human effort once the connection is established? After that, you can sketch out the application landscape to see what is currently connected and how it should ideally work. Once you have that mapped out, look for a developer with expertise in building API connections. They will help you make the right choices, even for the future.
Looking for an API connection?
Building an API connection is not something you can do without understanding the core of software. The software developers and experts at Snakeware would be happy to dive into your systems to see what can be connected via an API to allow data to flow safely, quickly, without costly human intervention, and securely through your systems. We have been creating software, API connections, and integrations since 1995 and build sustainable relationships with our clients.
Do you need independent advice or want to know what we can do for your organization? Contact us today to explore the possibilities! Will we be talking to you soon?
