Description: Gateway traffic management refers to the process of controlling and directing the flow of API requests between clients and backend services. This process is crucial for ensuring that applications operate efficiently and securely. Through the API gateway, access control policies, rate limiting, and performance monitoring can be implemented. This allows organizations to effectively manage traffic, ensuring that requests are evenly distributed and that server resources are not overloaded. Additionally, traffic management enables the implementation of security features such as authentication and authorization, thereby protecting sensitive data and ensuring that only authorized users can access certain services. In an environment where applications are increasingly complex and communicate with each other through multiple APIs, traffic management becomes an essential component for maintaining system integrity and availability. Gateway traffic management tools also offer analytics capabilities, allowing developers and system administrators to gain valuable insights into API usage, identify bottlenecks, and optimize overall system performance.
