API Gateway

An API gateway is a server that acts as an entry point for APIs, handling request routing, composition, and protocol translation.

What is an API Gateway?

An API gateway is a management tool that sits between clients and backend services, handling cross-cutting concerns like authentication, rate limiting, and request routing.

API Gateway Features

Request routing, Authentication, Rate limiting, Protocol translation, Caching, Analytics.

Common Misconceptions

"API gateway equals load balancer" - Different concerns
"One gateway for everything" - Microservices may use multiple
"API gateway handles all security" - Part of security architecture