Middleware acts as a bridge between applications and servers, enabling efficient data flow and functionality. Here's a breakdown of its key roles and types:
Functionality:
Middleware handles tasks like authentication, logging, and routing.Types:
- Application-Level Middleware: Manages business logic (e.g., user validation).
- Network-Level Middleware: Optimizes communication (e.g., load balancing).
- Data-Level Middleware: Streamlines database interactions (e.g., caching).
Use Cases:
- Enhancing security with OAuth_Middleware
- Debugging with Logging_Middleware
- Scaling APIs via Caching_Middleware
For deeper insights, explore our Advanced Middleware Usage Guide. 🚀