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API Gateway
Provide centralized API management and routing for microservices
Intent & Description
The API Gateway pattern provides centralized API management, routing, and transformation for microservices using API Gateway. This includes features like authentication, rate limiting, request/response transformation, and backend routing. It acts as a single entry point for clients while maintaining separation between backend services.
Real-world Use Case
Use when you need centralized API management or when you want to implement cross-cutting concerns for API calls.
Source
Advantages
- Centralized API management
- Authentication and authorization
- Rate limiting and quotas
- Request/response transformation
Disadvantages
- Single point of failure risk
- Additional infrastructure
- Potential performance bottleneck