What is API Gateway?
It is a central entrance gate that meets all requests from the outside world, directs them to the right places and performs security checks.
Overview
Modern applications consist of many different parts. API Gateway is like a traffic cop standing in front of all these pieces. It receives the incoming request, checks who sent it, and forwards it to the relevant service.
How it works
It monitors incoming traffic, ensures security, restricts requests if necessary, and returns the results to the user.
Where it is used
It is used in large software systems with microservice architecture.
Commonly confused with
It is not just a router; It also undertakes security and management duties.
Frequently asked questions
Why is this needed?
Instead of opening each service individually to the outside world, managing it from a single point provides security and order.
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