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API Routing - Path
Route API requests based on the URL path
Intent & Description
The Path Routing pattern routes API requests to different backend services based on the URL path. This enables a single API gateway or load balancer to route requests to multiple microservices based on the path structure. It is commonly used in microservices architectures where different services handle different paths of the API surface.
Real-world Use Case
Use when routing requests to different microservices based on URL paths in a microservices architecture.
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Advantages
- Flexible path-based routing
- Supports complex routing rules
- Common pattern in microservices
- Easy to understand and debug
Disadvantages
- Path conflicts can be complex to resolve
- Requires careful path design
- Can become complex with many services