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Thoughts on durable execution, API reliability, and building resilient systems.

ArchitectureFebruary 15, 20268 min read

What Is Durable API Execution (And Why You Need It)

Your API calls fail more than you think. Here's how durable execution guarantees delivery — even when downstream services go down.

Best PracticesFebruary 10, 20266 min read

Stop Building Retry Logic. Seriously.

Every backend developer has written their own retry wrapper. It's always buggy. There's a better way.

WebhooksFebruary 5, 20267 min read

The Webhook Reliability Problem (And How to Solve It)

Webhooks are fire-and-forget by design. That's the problem. Here's how to make them durable.

ArchitectureFebruary 1, 20266 min read

Idempotency Explained: Why Your API Needs It

Learn why idempotency is critical for building reliable APIs and how to implement it to prevent duplicate actions like double-charging customers.

ArchitectureJanuary 28, 20265 min read

Background Jobs Without Message Queues

Discover how to run background jobs and scheduled tasks using simple HTTP calls instead of complex message queues like RabbitMQ or SQS.

GuideJanuary 20, 202610 min read

The Complete Guide to API Error Handling

Master API error handling with this comprehensive guide covering status codes, retry strategies, exponential backoff, and building resilient integrations.

TutorialJanuary 15, 20265 min read

Guide: Building Reliable Webhook Delivery in 5 Minutes

Learn how to ensure 100% webhook delivery reliability using FetchAPI. A step-by-step tutorial for developers.

TutorialJanuary 10, 20266 min read

Guide: Reliably Forward Stripe Webhooks to Your Backend

Learn how to use FetchAPI to reliably forward Stripe webhooks to your backend, ensuring you never miss a payment or subscription event.

ComparisonJanuary 5, 20268 min read

FetchAPI vs. the Alternatives: A Simpler Way to Durability

Compare FetchAPI with message queues, workflow engines, and custom retry logic. Learn why a simple HTTP call is often the best choice.

TutorialJanuary 3, 20266 min read

Guide: Set Up FetchAPI in 60 Seconds with Just curl

Learn how to get started with FetchAPI using simple curl commands. No SDKs, no complex configuration, just reliable API calls in seconds.

Use CasesDecember 28, 20259 min read

7 Real-World Use Cases for Durable API Execution

Explore how durable API execution solves common engineering challenges, from payment processing to webhook delivery and scheduled tasks.