Controlling Traffic Flow with Request Routing
Request routing is the core capability of an API Gateway, enabling it to direct incoming traffic to the appropriate backend service. By defining routing rules, you can control how requests are handled, which services they reach, and under what conditions.
Proper request routing ensures:
🚀 Optimized performance by directing traffic efficiently.
🔄 Seamless service rollouts by routing requests based on versioning, headers, or user location.
🛡 Enhanced reliability with failover and fallback mechanisms.