Once the layout passes policy review you might want to connect a real FX API. This checklist shows the order of operations.
Start with authentication. Store API keys in Cloudflare secrets, regenerate the typed bindings, and confirm the loader never logs sensitive tokens.
Map your payload into the demo schema (`rate`, `ts`, `base`, `quote`). The UI does not care where the data originated as long as the shape stays consistent.
Revisit the narrative copy after integration. Update references to “demo data” with accurate descriptions of your provider and include any required attribution.
Copy these into your own playbooks or PRDs—the bullet points summarize the decisions the article supports.
Let me know if a signal resonates or if you want to sponsor a deeper dive.