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Which Netflix component is responsible for routing user requests to the correct microservice?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Microservices - Real-World Architecture Case Studies
Which Netflix component is responsible for routing user requests to the correct microservice?
AEureka Service Registry
BZuul API Gateway
CHystrix Circuit Breaker
DRibbon Load Balancer
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify Netflix routing components

    Zuul acts as an API Gateway that routes incoming requests to appropriate microservices.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other components

    Eureka registers services, Hystrix handles failures, Ribbon balances load but Zuul routes requests.

  3. Final Answer:

    Zuul API Gateway -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Request routing = Zuul API Gateway [OK]
Quick Trick: API Gateway routes requests to services [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing service registry with routing
  • Mixing circuit breaker with routing
  • Thinking load balancer routes requests directly

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