API Integration Project Checklist

What to assess Identify the system of record and which direction data should move. Agree on identifiers and what happens when records disagree.

How to apply it Review authentication, scopes, webhooks, rate limits, and provider documentation. Use a test environment where available and keep credentials separate from code.

Operational considerations Handle retries and duplicate events safely. Log errors without leaking secret headers or personal data, and provide a way to replay failed jobs.

Next step Document ownership and monitor the integration after launch. Third-party APIs change, so ongoing maintenance is part of the scope.