# API Desktop Applications Startup Pica Pica Generates Custom API to Avoid Back End Services By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-api References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/picapicabiz) & [picapica.biz](https://picapica.biz/) This developer tool allows you to create custom API in a Docker container. The productivity software was invented by back end developer and Pica Pica founder Joseph Callaars. Built out of his own experience requiring a data-in, data-out service for developing APIs at the beginning of projects, this simple product automates the process without requiring any [back end development service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickbacks). Based in the United Kingdom, startup Pica Pica allows you to "generate RESTful APIs in a Docker container ready to be used anywhere." The custom API venture lets you avoid coding and begin your project with a consistent, fully documented and ready to use API. The desktop app is compatible with [MAC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinggy-app), Windows and Linux computers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom API Creation:** Pica Pica's API Desktop Application allows users to easily create customized APIs without requiring any back end development services. - **Automation of API Development:** Pica Pica's API Desktop Application automates the process of API development, allowing for increased productivity and efficiency for developers. - **Integration of Container Technology:** Pica Pica's API Desktop Application utilizes Docker container technology to provide a consistent and ready-to-use API for developers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Software Development:** Pica Pica's API Desktop Application provides an opportunity for software developers to streamline their API development process and increase efficiency. - **API Services:** Pica Pica's API Desktop Application disrupts the traditional API services industry by offering a solution that does not require any back end development services. - **Containerization:** Pica Pica's API Desktop Application highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity of container technology integration within software development and API services industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [API Development Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apigen.md) - [No-Code Delivery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restoapp.md) - [Developer Workflow Automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/api-point.md) - [No-Code API Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apibridge.md) - [AI Backend Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backendr-ai.md) - [Web App Accelerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastpocket.md) - [AI App Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikidev.md) - [App Icon Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-app-icon.md) - [AI Web Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptengineerapp.md)