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What is the role of an API Gateway in AWS when creating a REST API?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
AWS - API Gateway
What is the role of an API Gateway in AWS when creating a REST API?
AIt provides a user interface for the API
BIt acts as a front door to manage and route API requests
CIt runs backend code for the API
DIt stores data for the API
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand API Gateway's purpose

    API Gateway manages incoming API calls and routes them to backend services.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other services

    It does not store data or run backend code; those are roles of databases and compute services.

  3. Final Answer:

    It acts as a front door to manage and route API requests -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    API Gateway role = Manage and route requests [OK]
Quick Trick: API Gateway routes requests, it doesn't store or process data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing API Gateway with backend compute services
  • Thinking API Gateway stores data
  • Assuming API Gateway provides UI

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