You want to design a scalable API system that handles millions of requests per day with different backend services. How does API Gateway help in this scenario?

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AIt acts as a single entry point that routes requests, enforces security, and scales automatically.

BIt stores all request data permanently for analytics.

CIt replaces backend services with a single monolithic service.

DIt requires manual scaling of each backend service.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify API Gateway's role in scalability
API Gateway provides a unified entry point that can handle large traffic and route to multiple backends.
Step 2: Understand automatic scaling and security features
It automatically scales with traffic and enforces security policies like authentication and throttling.
Final Answer:
It acts as a single entry point that routes requests, enforces security, and scales automatically. -> Option A
Quick Check:
API Gateway enables scalable, secure routing [OK]

Quick Trick: API Gateway scales and secures multi-backend APIs [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Thinking API Gateway stores data permanently
Believing it replaces backend services
Assuming manual scaling is needed

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You want to design a scalable API system that handles millions of requests per day with different backend services. How does API Gateway help in this scenario?

Step 1: Identify API Gateway's role in scalability

Step 2: Understand automatic scaling and security features

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