Service Aggregation
The API gateway can aggregate multiple microservices into a single API endpoint. This reduces the number of requests that clients need to make and can improve performance by reducing latency.
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: