API & Data Limitations

API and data limitations refer to the technical boundaries imposed by the software services that power a digital product, such as how much information can be retrieved at once, how quickly it can be updated, or what specific data fields are available. These constraints dictate the realism of a design, as they define whether a user interface can display real-time information, handle large datasets, or support certain interactive features. Understanding these boundaries early helps designers avoid creating experiences that the underlying system cannot technically support or that would cause significant performance issues for the end user.