Engineering

API DX Engineering

We read the code, run the endpoints, test the samples in 5+ languages, then write the docs. Engineer-writer hybrid — not a copywriter with an API key.

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DX Audit

5 business days

Full analysis of your current API documentation quality. Time-to-first-call measurement, competitor benchmarking, DX scoring, and a prioritized action list.

Deliverables

  • DX quality score with methodology breakdown
  • Time-to-first-call measurement (your API vs competitors)
  • Prioritized fix list: what to fix first and why
  • PDF report + 30-min Loom walkthrough video
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API Reference

10–20 business days

Complete API reference from your OpenAPI/Swagger spec. Every endpoint documented with parameters, error codes, and tested code samples.

Deliverables

  • Full API reference (Markdown or Redocly/Stoplight)
  • Tested code samples in 3+ languages (cURL, Python, Node.js)
  • Error code reference with troubleshooting guidance
  • Git repo + CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions)
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DevPortal

15–30 business days

Full developer portal from scratch. Quickstart guides, tutorials, authentication flows, SDK references, changelog, and deployment.

Deliverables

  • Developer portal (Docusaurus or MkDocs Material)
  • Quickstart guide (first API call in under 5 minutes)
  • Authentication flow documentation with diagrams
  • SDK examples, changelog template, migration guide
  • GitHub Actions CI/CD + Vercel/Netlify deploy
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DX Retainer

Ongoing monthly engagement

Continuous docs maintenance. New endpoints documented as you ship, quarterly DX audits, breaking change communication, migration guides.

Deliverables

  • New endpoint documentation within 48h of release
  • Quarterly DX audit with trend reporting
  • Migration guides for breaking changes
  • Weekly Git commits + monthly progress report
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How every engagement works

01

Email scope. You describe your API and current docs situation. We send a scope questionnaire — no calls.

02

Fixed-price proposal. PDF with deliverables, timeline, and price. Accept via email with digital signature (Bonsai/PandaDoc).

03

Work on GitHub. PRs, issues, weekly email updates. Reviews via Loom video. Everything is written, nothing is lost.

04

Ship. Final PR merged, docs deployed, maintenance guide delivered.