API Gateway
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A single entry point for external API traffic that handles cross-cutting concerns: rate limiting, authentication, request routing, protocol transformation, and response caching. Sits between clients and backend services. Examples include Kong, AWS API Gateway, and Apigee.
Key Properties
Related
- Service Mesh (handles internal service-to-service traffic)
- Layer 7 Load Balancing (API gateways often include LB functionality)