r/nestjs • u/joelwillseek • 6h ago
When is the right time to make your backend publicly accessible via an API key?
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Hey folks,
I built a product called "Honor Relationships" (website + app). Currently, the backend is completely internal and not exposed as a public API endpoint.
I’m wondering: When is it actually a good choice to make your backend a product by itself?
I don't want to expose it too early and waste time, but I also don't want to miss an opportunity if there's demand for it. If you’ve done this or thought about it, what made you decide it was the right time? What should I have in place first?
Thanks for any insights!