APIs for web and mobile apps
One API serving your website, iPhone app and admin tools.
Backend
Express
A lean Node.js framework for the APIs and services behind your website and apps.
What is Express?
Express is the most widely used web framework for Node.js. It handles routing and requests and leaves the rest to middleware you choose, which keeps services small and clear.
We use it for REST APIs, payment and integration webhooks, and back-office services, written in TypeScript with request validation, rate limiting and automated tests.
Why Choose Express?
Quick to build
A small, well-known framework that gets APIs live quickly.
Integrates with anything
A large middleware ecosystem for auth, payments and more.
Easy to test
Small handlers that are straightforward to cover with tests.
Runs anywhere
Containers, servers or managed platforms: wherever Node.js runs.
Common Use Cases
Express is commonly used for:
Use cases
- REST APIs
- Webhook receivers
- Back-office services
- Server-rendered admin tools
- API gateways
Express Solutions We Can Implement
Payment and integration webhooks
Reliable handlers for Stripe and third-party events.
Back-office services
Internal tools for orders, stock and reporting.
Ready to Build with Express?
Let's build the API your product runs on.
Works Best With
Technologies that integrate seamlessly with Express
backend
Node.js
JavaScript runtime built on Chrome V8 engine for scalable network applications and server-side development.
frontend
TypeScript
A strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript, giving you better tooling at any scale.
database
PostgreSQL
Advanced open-source relational database with ACID compliance, JSON support, and powerful query capabilities.
database
MySQL
Widely used open-source relational database, and the database behind WordPress (MariaDB is compatible).
database
Redis
In-memory data store used for caching, sessions, rate limiting and background job queues.
devops
Docker
Containerisation platform for packaging applications with dependencies into portable, consistent environments.
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