Implementing JWT for Secure API Communication
🔐 API Security Importance — API security is crucial due to the increasing number of APIs and their exposure as attack vectors. APIs are often publicly exposed, making them attractive targets for cyberattacks.
Read MoreRole of API Gateways in Microservices Architecture
🔗 Centralized Entry Point — API gateways serve as a centralized entry point for all client requests in a microservices architecture, managing and routing these requests to the appropriate microservice.
Read MoreUnderstanding Zero Downtime Deployments
🔄 Definition — Zero downtime deployment (ZDD) is a method of updating software without causing any service interruptions or downtime for users.
Read MoreUnderstanding Idempotency in APIs
🔄 Definition — Idempotency in APIs refers to the property where performing the same operation multiple times results in the same outcome as performing it once.
Read MoreUnderstanding API Rate Limiting
🔍 Definition — API rate limiting is a technique used to control the number of requests a user or application can make to an API within a specific timeframe. It ensures that APIs handle traffic efficiently without being overwhelmed.
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