Routing with Spring Cloud Gateway
A gateway acts as an entry point for client requests, routing them to the appropriate services within a network. In a microservices architecture, the gateway functions as a reverse proxy that routes client requests to the appropriate microservice based on the request’s path, headers, or other criteria. It simplifies client interactions by providing a single access point. It can enforce security, manage traffic, and perform other essential tasks to ensure efficient and secure communication between clients and services.
Benefits of using a gateway
We can get the following benefits when implementing a gateway in a microservices architecture:
- Centralized routing: Simplifies client interactions by providing a single endpoint, such as
http://localhost:8072, for accessing various services. - Security: A gateway can enhance security by centrally managing authentication and authorization, ensuring only verified and permitted users can...
