What's included

• API Development

  Custom API endpoints for your client’s application (REST or GraphQL) Authentication & Authorization (OAuth2, API keys, JWT, role-based access) Documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI or written summary so client or dev team can consume the API Test Coverage: Unit tests, integration tests, or Postman collection

• API Integration

  Third-party API integration (e.g., payment gateways, DocuSign, AWS SES, external CRMs) Data mapping & transformation between client’s system and external API Error handling & logging for smooth operation Monitoring & Alerts: Optional, depending on scope

• Workflow Automation

  Trigger-based actions: e.g., when a new order is created → automatically push to accounting system Scheduled tasks / cron jobs: Data sync, batch updates, reporting

• Deployment & Configuration

  Environment setup: Dev/test/staging deployment ready Documentation of deployment process if needed Optional CI/CD setup (GitHub Actions, Deploybot, Laravel Envoyer)

• Handover & Knowledge Transfer

  Codebase review & explanation Basic guide for maintenance or future updates

• Optional Deliverables for Retainers

  Monthly review and bug fixes for API endpoints Updates to third-party integrations as APIs change Small enhancements or automation tweaks