If anyone is still pondering then don't just give it a go.

The NEM blockchain API is welled documented. It uses simple but power queries using GET and PUT to send and receive JSON response

Have a look at the documentation - https://bob.nem.ninja/docs/

Want some wrappers? Checkout Github - https://github.com/NemProject

Or if libraries are more you thing have a look at - https://nemlibrary.com/

Good luck and get hacking!

KC