API Gateway Configuration Guide

Configuration Overview (⚙️)

• Basic Settings: Define core parameters like host, port, and timeout

  host: "api.example.com"
  port: 8080
  timeout: 30s
  

• Routing Rules: Set up path matching and forwarding logic
  • Use path_prefix for URL patterns
  • Configure backend_url for target services
• Security Configurations: Enable authentication and rate limiting
  ⚠️ Note: Always use HTTPS for secure communication

Key Configuration Blocks (📝)

1. Global Settings

   {
     "log_level": "info",
     "enable_tracing": true
   }
   

2. Route Definitions

   {
     "route_name": "user-service",
     "path_pattern": "/users/*",
     "backend": "http://internal-user-api:3000"
   }
   

3. Authentication Policies
   • OAuth2 support ✅
   • API key validation 🔑

Best Practices (💡)

• 🔁 Use sticky_sessions for session persistence
• 📈 Monitor metrics via /metrics endpoint
• 📚 For deeper insights, check /Documentation/en/Explore/API_Reference/Advanced_Configuration

Troubleshooting (🔧)

• ❌ 404 Error: Verify route definitions
• ⚠️ 503 Error: Check backend health status
• 📌 Log analysis: Access /logs for detailed records