Edmonds Commerce - Laravel API Development
Overview
Production-grade RESTful and GraphQL APIs built with Laravel. From simple JSON endpoints to complex hypermedia APIs with versioning, documentation, and enterprise-grade security.
What We Build
Modern API development using Laravel. We build APIs that power mobile apps, single-page applications, and third-party integrations. Our APIs are production-tested, well-documented, and designed for developer experience.
API Capabilities
RESTful APIs
APIs following JSON:API or custom specifications designed for your requirements. We emphasise clear resource naming, proper HTTP verb usage, and consistent response structures.
RESTful Features:
- JSON:API or custom REST specifications
- Consistent response structures
- Proper HTTP verb usage
- Resource-based design
- Clear, predictable endpoints
- Status code semantics
GraphQL APIs
Laravel Lighthouse for flexible queries and modern API architectures.
GraphQL Features:
- Schema-driven development
- Flexible query capabilities
- Built-in directives for pagination
- Authentication and authorisation
- Real-time subscriptions
- Lighthouse v6+ production stability
API Versioning
Versioning strategies for backwards compatibility. APIs evolve without breaking existing integrations.
Versioning Approaches:
- URL path-based versioning (v1, v2, v3)
- Header-based versioning
- Backwards compatibility strategies
- Deprecation schedules
- Migration guides for clients
Documentation & Discovery
OpenAPI/Swagger documentation automatically generated from your Laravel code. Interactive API documentation that stays synchronised with implementation.
Documentation Features:
- Auto-generated OpenAPI specs
- Interactive API explorer
- Request/response examples
- Endpoint testing in documentation
- Authentication flow documentation
- Rate limit information
Authentication & Security
Rate limiting, throttling, and authentication for enterprise security. Prevent abuse whilst allowing legitimate usage to scale.
Security Features:
- OAuth2 for third-party integrations
- JWT for distributed systems
- Laravel Sanctum for first-party apps
- Rate limiting per consumer tier
- Request signing for verification
- CORS management
Error Handling
Meaningful error responses across all endpoints. Consistent error formats help developers debug integration issues quickly.
Error Features:
- Structured error responses
- HTTP status code semantics
- Error codes and messages
- Validation error details
- Actionable error information
Why Laravel for APIs
Rapid Development: Laravel API Resources transform Eloquent models into consistent JSON responses with minimal configuration. Built-in authentication scaffolding accelerates development without sacrificing code quality.
Developer Experience: Clear, self-documenting endpoints with consistent response formats make integration straightforward for frontend and third-party developers.
Versioning Built-In: API versioning strategies that allow evolution without breaking integrations. Production-proven patterns from Facebook, Twitter, and Airbnb.
Production-Ready: Built-in rate limiting, queue-based processing, and error handling ensures reliability at scale. 99.9% uptime capability.
API Performance
Sub-100ms Response Times: Industry standard for interactive APIs. We optimise through:
- Systematic query analysis
- Strategic caching implementation
- N+1 query prevention
- Database indexing
- Eloquent relationship eager loading
- Redis caching layers
Our API Development Process
1. Design & Specification
We start with API design-first, creating OpenAPI specifications that define endpoints, request/response schemas, and error handling before writing code. This ensures clear contracts and prevents integration issues.
2. Implementation & Security
Implementation using Laravel API Resources for consistent responses, full test coverage, and enterprise security. OAuth2/JWT authentication, rate limiting, query optimisation, and caching combine to deliver production-ready APIs.
3. Documentation & Monitoring
Auto-generated interactive API documentation with Swagger/Scribe, request/response logging, and performance monitoring. Complete observability ensures reliability.
Technology Stack
- Laravel 11 with API routing
- Eloquent ORM for data access
- API Resources for JSON transformation
- Laravel Sanctum or Passport for auth
- Lighthouse for GraphQL
- Scramble or Scribe for documentation
- Pest/PHPUnit for testing
- Redis for caching
- PostgreSQL/MySQL for data
Target Audiences
Frontend Teams: Build modern SPAs and mobile apps with well-designed, documented APIs that accelerate development.
Mobile App Developers: RESTful and GraphQL APIs with comprehensive documentation, interactive testing, and clear error handling.
Third-Party Integrations: Versioned APIs that support multiple consumers without breaking existing integrations.
API-First Organisations: Build backend services that power multiple frontend channels simultaneously.
Common API Patterns
Mobile App APIs: Optimised endpoints for mobile clients with bandwidth-conscious responses and offline-first architectures.
Headless Commerce: E-commerce APIs that power custom storefronts and omnichannel retail experiences.
SaaS Integrations: Public APIs that allow customers to build integrations and extend your platform.
Microservices: Internal APIs connecting services within your architecture.
Related Services
SaaS Platform Development: Multi-tenant platforms often need proven APIs for mobile apps and integrations.
Real-time Applications: Combine REST/GraphQL APIs with WebSockets for real-time data synchronisation.
React Headless Development: Build modern frontends with React that consume your Laravel APIs.
Cloudflare Infrastructure: Deploy APIs behind Cloudflare for DDoS protection, caching, and edge distribution.
Contact
Based in the UK, serving global development teams. Discuss your API requirements, architecture, or integration strategy.