KCNA Cloud Native Architecture Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of an API gateway in a microservices architecture?
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To act as a single entry point for external clients
An API gateway acts as a single entry point for clients, routing requests to appropriate microservices and providing cross-cutting concerns like authentication and rate limiting.
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