Backend & Database Development
The part users never see and everything depends on: data models, business logic, APIs and the integrations that hold it together.
What is included
Backend & Database Development, in detail
Database design
Schemas modelled on how the business actually works, with migrations under version control.
API development
REST or GraphQL APIs, documented, versioned and authenticated.
Business logic
Rules implemented in one place rather than scattered across the frontend.
Security
Authentication, authorisation, input validation and secret management done properly.
Testing and monitoring
Automated tests plus error tracking and performance monitoring in production.
How we work
Four steps, no surprises
- ConsultationWe learn the business and what success looks like.
- Audit & scopeA written plan: what we build, in what order, at what cost.
- BuildDelivered in stages you review as we go.
- SupportMonitoring and iteration once it is live.
Questions
Frequently asked
Which stack do you work in?
Node and TypeScript most commonly, PHP where the existing system calls for it, with Postgres or MySQL.
Can you take over an existing backend?
Yes. We start with a review and a written risk list before changing anything.
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