Fresh Insights from the Developer Community
Rather than focus on product launches, here are the broader themes and industry-wide trends shared by developers and commentators across the Xero ecosystem:
- Enhanced Developer Resources & AI Tools
Xero continues to deepen its toolset for developers with streamlining initiatives like AI Toolkit components, including the Agents SDK, Prompt Library, and MCP server - empowering developers to build smarter, more context-aware automations. - Custom Development on Center Stage
There's renewed emphasis on building bespoke solutions. Xero now offers "Custom Connections" that simplify integrations via client credentials, providing a smoother, more efficient development process. This aligns closely with Dcode Group’s practice of delivering finely tuned integrations to meet specific client needs - not just general-purpose app solutions. - Community Growth & Engagement
The Xero Developer ecosystem is bustling. From the Developer Growth Program expanding beyond its initial cohort to ongoing app store updates and developer blogs, it's clear that Xero is investing in community development and ongoing learning. - API Best Practices & Developer Guidance
Across recent posts, Xero’s developer blog dove deep into critical topics like handling webhooks effectively, mitigating API rate limits, managing timeouts, and improving listings in the App Store - offering practical guidance to help integration partners deliver robust and reliable projects.
Where Dcode Group Adds Value
As a custom integrator, Dcode Group thrives at exactly this crossroads: where advanced developer tooling, streamlined integration patterns, and deep client understanding converge.
Attending Dev Day enabled us to:
- Share real-world API feedback based on complex client workflows we’ve built—offering insights that can't be gleaned from product specifications alone.
- Collaborate on filling integration gaps, enabling us to create workflows that reflect nuanced business needs rather than one-size-fits-all app templates.
- Envision smarter, AI-enhanced automations, now more achievable thanks to Xero’s AI tooling roadmap.
Looking Ahead
Xero’s developer ecosystem is maturing - empowering partners with robust tooling, clear patterns, and greater support for custom workflows. For Dcode Group, this evolution means exciting opportunities to:
- Build smarter, more adaptive integrations that unlock operational efficiencies for clients.
- Work closely with the Xero platform to shape future integration patterns, ensuring custom workflows remain scalable, secure, and compliant.
- Continue translating technical advancements into tangible business benefits for clients navigating complex financial and operational systems.
If you're exploring how to integrate Xero with bespoke systems - whether it's for invoice automation, payments, reporting, or workflows unique to your business - Dcode Group is ready to help you take full advantage of what's next.
Stay tuned for more insights from #Xerocon 2025, as we continue to navigate and contribute to Xero’s evolving platform.
