Integration Validation
Before you commit to a 3-month integration project, let's prove the connection works. A 5-10 day sprint to validate access, map data, and build a working proof-of-concept.
Why Validate First?
System integrations fail not because of code, but because of undiscovered constraints: rate limits, missing API endpoints, incompatible data structures, or unexpected authentication hurdles. This 5–10 day validation phase eliminates that architectural risk.
Access & Auth Verification
Proving that we can successfully authenticate with both systems in a production-like environment.
Data Mapping Feasibility
Verifying that the required fields actually exist in the payload and can be safely mapped.
Failure Path Analysis
Identifying what happens when the connection drops, data is malformed, or the destination system is down.
Proof of Concept Code
A minimal, working script that successfully passes one complete record between the two systems.
The Deliverable
At the end of the validation phase, you receive an Integration Architecture Document containing:
- Verified endpoint capabilities and limitations
- Data mapping schema for critical records
- Recommended retry and error-handling strategies
- A fixed-cost proposal for the full production integration