API Reference

Types of APIs we design, build, and integrate

Overview

At Trivosoft we work with a wide range of API styles and protocols. We design and implement APIs for web and mobile apps, microservices, third‑party integrations, and AI pipelines. Below are the main types we use and when we recommend them.

1. REST APIs

REST (Representational State Transfer) is our default choice for most HTTP APIs. We use standard methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), resource-based URLs, and JSON (or XML when required). REST is widely understood, easy to consume from frontends and mobile apps, and works well with CDNs and caching.

  • Resource-oriented design and clear status codes
  • Stateless, cacheable, and scalable
  • Ideal for CRUD, public APIs, and B2B integrations

2. GraphQL

We use GraphQL when clients need flexible, fine-grained data fetching—single endpoint, client-defined queries, and minimal over-fetching. It fits well with complex UIs, mobile apps, and multi-product backends.

  • One endpoint; clients request exactly the fields they need
  • Strong typing and introspective schemas
  • Great for dashboards, real-time UIs, and federated backends

3. gRPC

For high-performance, service-to-service communication we use gRPC (HTTP/2, Protocol Buffers). It’s our go-to for microservices, internal APIs, and low-latency systems.

  • Binary protocol, compact payloads, and streaming
  • Code generation from .proto files
  • Used in distributed systems, IoT, and real-time pipelines

4. Webhooks

We implement webhooks for event-driven integrations: payment gateways, CRM, messaging, and DevOps tools. We expose outbound webhooks and securely consume third‑party webhooks with signature verification and idempotency.

5. WebSockets & real-time

For real-time features (chat, live dashboards, notifications, collaborative editing) we use WebSockets, Server-Sent Events (SSE), or managed services (e.g. Pusher, Ably). We choose based on latency, scale, and hosting constraints.

6. SDKs & client libraries

When we ship APIs, we often provide SDKs or client libraries (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, etc.) to simplify integration, handle auth, retries, and versioning. We document usage with examples and type definitions.

7. Tools we use

We design and test APIs with OpenAPI (Swagger), Postman, and GraphQL Playground. We deploy on AWS, Azure, Vercel, and similar platforms, with API gateways, rate limiting, and monitoring where needed.

Next steps

Need a REST, GraphQL, gRPC, or custom API? Get in touch or email owner@trivosoft.com. We’ll align on the right style and stack for your product.