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How to integrate systems via API: guide

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API integration in 5 steps: 1) Study API documentation for both systems, 2) Design data mapping (which fields where), 3) Develop middleware or use iPaaS (n8n, Make), 4) Handle errors and retry logic, 5) Set up monitoring and alerts. For no-code integrations use n8n (self-hosted) or Make (cloud). AppStar develops custom API integrations.

Datos clave

5
Steps
n8n, Make
No-code
Node.js, Python
Custom
All options
AppStar

Step-by-Step Guide

1. API Analysis

  • REST vs GraphQL vs SOAP
  • Authorization (OAuth2, API Key, JWT)
  • Rate limits and quotas
  • Webhooks for real-time updates

2. Data Mapping

  • Which entities to sync (contacts, deals, products)
  • Direction: one-way or bidirectional
  • Conflict resolution: what to do on discrepancies

3. Development

  • No-code: n8n (free, self-hosted), Make (cloud)
  • Low-code: Zapier, Power Automate
  • Custom: Node.js, Python — full control

4. Error Handling

  • Retry with exponential backoff
  • Dead letter queue for failed operations
  • Logging all requests

5. Monitoring

  • Error alerts (Telegram, email)
  • Sync dashboard
  • Daily discrepancy report

Preguntas frecuentes

n8n or Make — which to choose?+
n8n — free, self-hosted, full control. Make — cloud, easier UX, from $9/mo. For enterprise, AppStar recommends n8n on your own server.

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