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Nov 26, 2020 · Backend Development

What Is an API Gateway? Core Concepts, Features, and Top Open‑Source Solutions

This article explains the purpose of API gateways in microservice architectures, outlines their key capabilities such as unified routing, security, logging and rate limiting, describes when they are needed, and reviews popular open‑source and cloud offerings like Kong, Alibaba Cloud, and Goku.