API Gateway Series (4/12): Backward Compatibility of APIs
Snowpal API: Understanding user needs is essential for effective API design. Routing requests intelligently to microservices is crucial. The API Gateway is hosted on AWS using Lambda.
In this episode, Krish Palaniappan discusses the development of an API Gateway hosted on AWS, focusing on its features such as pre and post processing, request routing, and response massaging. He emphasizes the importance of user-friendly aliases and the need for backwards compatibility in API design. The conversation highlights the challenges and considerations in building a robust API Gateway that meets diverse business requirements.
Takeaways
The API Gateway is hosted on AWS using Lambda.
Pre and post processing adds significant value to the API Gateway.
Aliases allow for a more user-friendly experience in API consumption.
Routing requests intelligently to microservices is crucial.
Response massaging ensures compatibility with existing systems.
Backwards compatibility is a top priority in API design.
The API Gateway can support multiple languages and terminologies.
Understanding user needs is essential for effective API design.
The architecture must accommodate future growth and changes.
The goal is to solve problems better for users.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to API Gateway Series
00:57 Understanding Pre and Post Processing in API Gateway
03:46 Implementing Aliases for Enhanced User Experience
06:08 Routing Requests to Microservices
08:25 Response Massaging and Backwards Compatibility
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