Fault Tolerance
The API gateway can implement circuit breaking and retry mechanisms to handle failures in microservices. It can also provide fallback responses or redirect requests to alternative services in case of failure.
What is the Role of API gateway in Microservices?
In a Microservices architecture, an API gateway is a key component that serves as a single entry point for clients to access various services. It acts as a reverse proxy that routes requests from clients to the appropriate microservice.
Below are some key roles of an API gateway in a microservices architecture:
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