API Gateways

An API Gateway is a crucial component in modern software architecture that acts as a central point of entry for managing requests between users and multiple services. It helps streamline communication by routing requests, handling authentication, and transforming data formats. Instead of users interacting directly with various services, they connect through the API Gateway, which enhances security, improves performance, and provides a unified interface. Essentially, it simplifies how different software applications talk to each other, making it easier to build and maintain complex systems.