From Browser to Backend: Building a BIM Validation API (Part 6)

So we’ve built this pretty neat browser-based BIM validation tool… but what happens when you need to validate hundreds of files? Or integrate validation into your CI/CD pipeline? Or let other applications use your validation logic? That’s when you realize: we need a backend. Why Move Beyond the Browser? Don’t get me wrong - browser-based BIM tools are amazing! They’re accessible, require no installation, and work on any device. But there are scenarios where a client-side-only approach just doesn’t cut it: ...

October 3, 2025 · 7 min