Rate Limiting
The API gateway can enforce rate limiting policies to prevent clients from making too many requests in a short period of time. This helps protect the microservices from being overwhelmed by excessive traffic.
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: