In this fourth installment of the Microservices Implementation Journey, Aram Koukia discusses the importance of using an API Gateway in a Microservices Architecture, and how Azure API Management can serve as an effective API Gateway. Koukia lists the various drivers for using an API Gateway, including abstracting away complexity, addressing data issues and customizing API outputs. He also covers some drawbacks to consider when using this pattern, such as additional components added to the architecture and potential overhead in management and monitoring. This in-depth article is a must-read for those implementing Microservices Architecture and considering using an API Gateway.
