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🎯 Build Real-World Projects with Real APIs β€” Meet Crudify.dev

As a frontend or mobile developer, you know the struggle:

πŸ‘‰ Setting up your own backend is time-consuming.

πŸ‘‰ Mock APIs feel fake.

πŸ‘‰ Public APIs are limited and restrictive.

That’s exactly why Crudify.dev exists β€” real APIs, designed for developers who want to build real-world applications without backend headaches.

If you’re tired of "tutorial hell" and ready for hands-on API integration, you're going to love this. πŸš€


πŸš€ What Is Crudify?

Crudify.dev is a developer-first platform offering production-quality, ready-to-use REST APIs β€” no server setup, no database maintenance, no authentication headaches.

In minutes, you can:

  • Log in with GitHub
  • Instantly get an API token
  • Start making real API calls to real projects

It’s perfect for portfolio projects, API practice, or interview prep.


πŸ”₯ Why You'll Love Crudify

βœ… Real CRUD Operations: Perform create, read, update, and delete β€” just like you would in production.

βœ… Production-Like Behavior: Work with authentication, error handling, and status codes β€” for real-world readiness.

βœ… Ready-to-Use API Projects: Todo Lists, Blog CMS APIs, Quiz APIs, Bookmark Managers, and more.

βœ… Matching Figma Designs: Every project comes with a UI kit to practice real design-to-code workflows.

βœ… Simple GitHub Login: No forms, no passwords β€” just fast GitHub authentication.

βœ… Unlimited GET Requests: Fetch all the data you want, plus 500 monthly write operations.

βœ… Clear, Complete Docs: Every endpoint fully documented with examples and error handling.


🎯 Who Should Use Crudify?

Crudify is built for:

  • Frontend developers (React, Vue, Svelte, Angular)
  • Mobile developers (Flutter, React Native, native iOS/Android)
  • Students and bootcamp grads building real-world portfolio projects
  • Job seekers prepping for technical interviews
  • Instructors and mentors teaching API integration

If you’re building anything dynamic that connects to a server, Crudify is for you. πŸ’¬


✨ How Crudify Works (It’s Stupidly Simple)

  1. Sign in with GitHub at Crudify.dev
  2. Generate your API token from your profile
  3. Pick a project (Todo List, Blog CMS, Quiz API, Bookmark Manager, etc.)
  4. Start making API calls in your frontend app, Postman, or cURL

πŸ” Quick Tip: Always include your token as a Bearer in the Authorization header:

Authorization: Bearer your-api-token-here
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And you’re good to go!


πŸ“‹ Your First API Call

Making a request is that easy:

curl -X GET "https://crudify.dev/api/todo" \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer your-api-token-here"
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Or using JavaScript:

fetch("https://crudify.dev/api/todo", {
  method: "GET",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer your-api-token-here",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
  }
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
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Boom! You're pulling real data into your app β€” no backend setup needed.


πŸ› οΈ What You Get (for Free!)

  • 🌐 Unlimited GET requests β€” read freely
  • ✍️ 500 monthly write calls β€” POST, PATCH, DELETE
  • 🎨 Figma UI Kits β€” match your code to professional designs
  • πŸ“š Full API documentation β€” clear, complete, and beginner-friendly
  • πŸš€ Coming soon: GraphQL, WebSocket APIs, and even more project templates!

πŸŽ‰ Real APIs = Real Skills

By building with Crudify, you’ll level up critical, job-ready skills:

  • Working with real authenticated APIs
  • Handling real-world errors and HTTP codes
  • Managing full CRUD operations securely
  • Developing scalable frontend and mobile apps

These are the skills that hiring teams actually care about.


🧠 Here’s How Crudify Can Be Used

  • Portfolio Projects: Build real apps without backend headaches.
  • Interview Practice: Sharpen your API integration skills.
  • Learning New Frameworks: Focus fully on frontend or mobile frameworks like React, Vue, Flutter, and more.
  • Teaching and Mentoring: Demonstrate real-world API integration without needing to build a backend.

πŸš€ What's Coming Next?

The Crudify team is just getting started! Upcoming features:

  • GraphQL API support for modern frontend workflows
  • WebSocket APIs for building real-time apps
  • More project templates for even more creative ideas

Stay tuned β€” Crudify is evolving fast.


πŸ“£ Ready to Start Building?

If you’re ready to go beyond mock APIs and build with real-world tools, it’s time to dive in.

πŸ‘‰ Visit Crudify.dev, sign in with GitHub, grab your token, and start building real projects β€” today.

No fake data. No backend stress. Just real-world experience.


πŸ’¬ Already using Crudify? Drop your feedback, suggestions, or bug reports β€” the team would love to hear from you!

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