Overview
Backend API server for a hearing healthcare provider, built and maintained at Osky Interactive. Unlike a typical WordPress site, this project uses WordPress as a headless CMS — there is no public-facing website. Instead, the WordPress installation serves as the data management layer and API endpoint for the provider's internal systems. The server handles data processing, service integration, and structured data management through custom PHP logic running on top of the WordPress platform with a MySQL database.
Approach
WordPress was chosen as the backend platform because it provides a familiar content management interface for non-technical staff while supporting custom PHP development for API endpoints and data processing. Custom REST API endpoints expose structured data to the provider's other systems, with MySQL handling the relational data storage. The PHP layer manages data validation, transformation, and integration with the provider's existing service workflows. Server-side logic handles the processing pipeline — receiving data, validating it against business rules, and routing it to the appropriate downstream services.
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Platform | WordPress (headless) |
| Language | PHP |
| Database | MySQL |
Key Implementation Details
- WordPress used as a headless CMS, providing admin interface and data management without a public-facing theme
- Custom PHP endpoints handle data processing and expose structured API responses
- MySQL database stores and relates healthcare service data with referential integrity
- Server-side integrations connect the API to the provider's existing operational systems
Outcome
The API server is actively maintained, processing data for the hearing healthcare provider's operations with ongoing updates to accommodate evolving service requirements.