Open Price Engine API¶

A comprehensive resource that provides real-time & historical food and groceries, restaurant and retail energy prices through a simple set of API endpoints.

Overview¶

The Open Price Engine is a powerful pricing intelligence platform that aggregates and provides access to a global database of items & prices. Built to serve businesses, researchers, and developers who need reliable pricing data for their applications.

Key Features¶

Real-time Price Data¶

Live Pricing: Access to current market prices across multiple categories
Historical Data: Track price trends and movements over time
Global Coverage: Pricing data from multiple regions and markets
Multiple Categories: Food, groceries, restaurant items, and retail energy prices

Developer-Friendly API¶

Simple Endpoints: Easy-to-use REST API with clear documentation
Fast Queries: Optimized database queries for quick response times
Flexible Filtering: Query by location, category, date range, and more
JSON Responses: Clean, structured data format for easy integration

Data Quality & Reliability¶

Verified Sources: Data collected from trusted retail and market sources
Regular Updates: Continuous data refresh to ensure accuracy
Data Validation: Quality checks to maintain data integrity
Comprehensive Coverage: Wide range of products and services

Technical Implementation¶

Backend Architecture¶

Django Framework: Robust web framework for API development
PostgreSQL Database: Reliable data storage with complex query support
FastAPI Integration: High-performance API endpoints for real-time queries
AWS Deployment: Scalable cloud infrastructure for global access

Data Processing Pipeline¶

Automated Collection: Scheduled data gathering from multiple sources
Data Normalization: Standardized format across different data sources
Price Validation: Algorithms to detect and handle price anomalies
Performance Optimization: Efficient indexing and caching strategies

Use Cases¶

Business Intelligence¶

Market Research: Analyze pricing trends and competitive positioning
Supply Chain Optimization: Monitor supplier pricing and market conditions
Financial Planning: Incorporate pricing data into business forecasting
Risk Assessment: Identify price volatility and market risks

Application Development¶

E-commerce Platforms: Dynamic pricing and competitor analysis
Financial Apps: Cost-of-living calculators and budgeting tools
Research Tools: Academic and commercial research applications
Mobile Apps: Consumer price comparison and shopping assistance

Impact & Results¶

Global Reach: Serving pricing data to users worldwide
High Availability: 99.9% uptime with reliable data access
Developer Adoption: Growing community of API users and integrations
Data Coverage: Comprehensive database spanning multiple markets and categories

Technical Challenges Solved¶

Scalability¶

Designed architecture to handle high-volume API requests
Implemented efficient caching strategies for frequently accessed data
Optimized database queries for complex price aggregations

Data Quality¶

Built robust data validation and cleaning pipelines
Implemented anomaly detection for price outliers
Created standardization processes for diverse data sources

Performance¶

Achieved sub-second response times for most API queries
Implemented intelligent caching and data pre-processing
Optimized database schema for complex pricing queries

Live Platform: openpriceengine.com

The Open Price Engine demonstrates expertise in building scalable data platforms, API development, and creating valuable business intelligence tools.