API Gateway Series (11/12): Support for Multiple Environments
Snowpal API: Workarounds may involve creating multiple APIs for different environments. API hubs typically do not support multiple environments.
In this episode, Krish Palaniappan discusses the challenges faced while developing an API Gateway, particularly focusing on the management of different environments such as development, testing, staging, and production. He highlights the limitations of existing API hubs that do not support multiple environments, leading to the need for workarounds. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having a structured approach to API management to avoid confusion and deployment issues as the number of APIs increases. Krish also expresses excitement about the upcoming release of their API Gateway.
Takeaways
API hubs typically do not support multiple environments.
Managing environments is crucial for successful API deployment.
Workarounds may involve creating multiple APIs for different environments.
A structured approach helps avoid confusion during deployments.
The number of APIs can significantly increase management complexity.
Documentation of challenges is essential for future reference.
Investing in environment management can save time and resources.
Future APIs will also require similar management strategies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to API Gateway Challenges
02:51 Managing Environments in API Development
04:40 Workarounds for API Environment Limitations
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