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Francesco Scarparo

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Custom backend, APIs and databases for software that keeps up as you grow.

I build the backend of your software, the part that works behind the scenes. I design APIs, databases, authentication and business logic for websites, web apps and mobile apps, including when the frontend already exists and you only need a backend developer. You get a system that is secure, documented and ready to grow with you.

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Timeline
Depends on the complexity of the project
Who it’s for
Companies, startups and teams with a frontend in place
Where
Anywhere in Italy, remote too
Your contact
Francesco Scarparo, from idea to launch

When is it worth investing in the backend?

You mostly notice the backend when it stops working, so it pays to think about it early. These are the situations I hear about most often.

  • You have an app or a website already designed and you are missing the part that stores data and manages users.

  • The software you use slows down or crashes as soon as customers, orders or connected users grow.

  • Your data sits in spreadsheets and separate programs and you need one database that is organised and protected.

  • You are worried about the security of logins, passwords and your customers’ personal data.

What backend development includes

I build everything your software needs to run well, and hand it over fully documented.

  • Clear APIs

    I design the APIs that connect your website, app and management software, with precise rules and documentation any developer can follow.

  • A well-designed database

    I organise your data in a database built around how you work, quick to query and easy to grow.

  • Access and security

    Logins, roles and permissions decide who sees what. I protect passwords and personal data and keep the system patched against known vulnerabilities.

  • Business logic

    I turn the rules of your work into code, such as prices, availability, deadlines and approvals, so the software does what you would do.

  • Payments and external services

    I connect online payments, email and the services you already use, with checks that prevent duplicates and errors.

  • Deployment and monitoring

    I deploy the backend on a cloud server, set up backups and make sure it holds up as users and requests increase.

How I work on a backend

Before writing any code I map out the data and the flows with you, meaning who does what, which information is needed and where it goes. If the frontend already exists, I start from it and agree the details with whoever builds it.

Then I build the backend piece by piece, with automated tests and versions you can try in a separate environment. At the end you receive the code, the database, the documentation and the access details, because the project stays yours.

Timeline

How long does it take to build a backend?

It depends on complexity, meaning how much information and how many rules are involved, how many users you expect and which external services need connecting. The backend for a first version takes less time than a full platform with roles, payments and reports. After the analysis you will find the exact timeline in the quote.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about backend development

Ask me your question

  • It is the part of the software you do not see, the part that stores data, checks who can log in and applies the rules of your business. When it is built well, the website or app stays fast and secure as it grows. When it is built badly, the problems show up just as things start going well.

  • Yes. I also work on the backend alone, agreeing the APIs with your team or with whoever built the frontend. You get clear documentation, so the integration is simple for everyone.

  • I use encrypted connections, passwords stored in a form nobody can read, roles and permissions for every user and regular backups. I keep libraries up to date and collect only the data that is really needed, as the GDPR also requires.

  • I design it with growth in mind, with a tidy database, caching where it helps and cloud infrastructure that can be scaled up. That way you start with modest costs and add resources only when you need them.

  • Yes. I analyse the code and the database, find the points that slow down or break and fix them step by step, without stopping the work of the people who use the software every day.

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