API Integration Best Practices

Core Integration Principles

• Use REST APIs for modern, scalable integrations
• Implement webhook connections for real-time data sync
• Always use API authentication (OAuth 2.0 preferred)
• Design for idempotency—safe to retry failed requests
• Monitor API rate limits and implement backoff strategies

Security Requirements

• Never expose API keys in code—use environment variables
• Encrypt all data in transit (TLS 1.2+)
• Implement request validation and sanitization
• Use IP whitelisting when possible
• Rotate credentials regularly