Headless API

Headless API (or Headless E-commerce), refers to a decoupled architecture where the frontend (the "head") is separated from the backend systems. The Karla backend, exposed through our public API, handles business logic, data storage, and integration responsibilities without dictating how the data is presented to you. This allows you to have total control on the data we process and in how you present it to your consumers.

Browse REST API for more details about how to use our public API.

Key Features

1. Decoupled Architecture: In Headless E-commerce, the user interface (UI) such as websites, mobile apps, or other customer-facing digital products is developed independently of the backend. This separation allows your developers to use any technology stack for the frontend without compatibility concerns related to the backend.
2. API-Driven Interactions: All interactions between the frontend and the backend are managed through the Karla API, which provides everything you need to build software applications around the post-purchase experience.
3. Flexibility and Customization: You can tailor the user experience across different platforms without modifying backend logic. This flexibility enables quick adaptations to market trends, customer preferences, or new technologies.
4. Omnichannel Experience: Headless E-commerce supports a seamless omnichannel experience, where the Karla system can serve multiple frontends such as a mobile app, desktop website, smart watch interface, or even IoT devices. This capability ensures consistent functionality and data management across all channels.