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Does not api gateway performs same functionality as reverse proxy?

karangoyanka

Jan 27, 2024

Does not api gateway performs same functionality as reverse proxy?

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Design Gurus
Design Gurus2 years ago

While both API Gateways and Reverse Proxies manage traffic, they cater to different needs. An API Gateway is more about managing, routing, and orchestrating API calls in a microservices architecture, whereas a Reverse Proxy is about general server efficiency, security, ...

 Emon
Emon6 months ago

An API gateway is a more comprehensive solution for managing APIs, offering advanced features like lifecycle management, security, and developer experience, while an API proxy is a simpler solution that primarily focuses on forwarding API requests. Think of an API gatew...

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