Kong API Gateway
Overview
Applying Kong API Gateway to function as a Reverse Proxy for managing connections for websites and Backend.
Role/Responsibilities
Studied Reverse Proxy and its application for managing connections/traffic for websites and Backend in a user-friendly, efficient, and secure manner.
Problems/Challenges
Reverse Proxy can be configured in several ways, but the traditional method involves directly editing configuration files, which can be inconvenient and prone to errors. This necessitated exploring new methods that would simplify and streamline the configuration process, thereby reducing the likelihood of mistakes.
Design Concept
Studied Reverse Proxy technologies that would simplify setup and usage. Explored Kong API Gateway, which offers fast performance and browser-based configuration (when used with Konga), making it user-friendly, convenient, and reducing potential errors.
Features
- Dashboard: Provides a summary of various overview information.
- Reverse: Allows for convenient and easy Reverse Proxy configuration with APIs for further development.
- Plugin: Offers a variety of plugins for use, such as Rate Limit.
- Role: Enables the definition of user accounts for access.
Outcome
Successfully implemented Kong API Gateway to manage domain and API configurations for Reverse Proxy immediately and accurately. Utilized the Rate Limit plugin to reduce excessive requests, resulting in faster and more efficient system performance.
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