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What is the primary role of an API Gateway in a microservices architecture?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Rest API - Advanced Patterns
What is the primary role of an API Gateway in a microservices architecture?
ATo act as a single entry point that routes client requests to multiple backend services
BTo store data persistently for backend services
CTo replace all backend services with a monolithic service
DTo serve as a database query optimizer
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the role of API Gateway

    An API Gateway acts as a single entry point for clients to access multiple backend services, simplifying client communication.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    Options A, C, and D describe roles unrelated to API Gateway functions like data storage or replacing services.
  3. Final Answer:

    To act as a single entry point that routes client requests to multiple backend services -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    API Gateway = Single entry point routing [OK]
Quick Trick: API Gateway = single access point for many services [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing API Gateway with database or storage
  • Thinking API Gateway replaces backend services
  • Assuming API Gateway only handles security

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