This weekend, I created a visual about API Gateways, expanding on the comparison I shared yesterday between Reverse Proxies and Load Balancers. If you’re exploring modern solutions for scalability, this might be the insight you need. Key Functions of an API Gateway 1] Single entry point ⭢ Centralizes incoming requests. 2] Traffic control ⭢ Limits traffic overload. 3] Load balancing ⭢ Distributes backend traffic. 4] Request routing ⭢ Routes to correct service. 5] Auth ⭢ Verifies users and access. 6] Transformation ⭢ Adjusts requests and protocols. 7] Caching ⭢ Reduces latency and boosts performance. 8] Versioning ⭢ Manages API versions simultaneously. 9] Monitoring ⭢ Tracks system metrics. 10] Security ⭢ Protects APIs from attacks. 11] Aggregation ⭢ Combines responses into one. 12] Analytics ⭢Provides usage and performance metrics. 13] Errors ⭢ Returns clear error messages. An API Gatewayensures your APIs are reliable, scalable, and secure, key elements in modern system architectures. Which type works best for you: cloud-based or self-hosted? ___________________ Hey! I'm @Nina , a software tech lead sharing fresh visuals engineers love through my newsletter, Sketech. Follow to decode complexity in engineering ❤️ https://sketechnews.substack.com/