𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

APIs let systems talk. Good design makes them easy to use. Bad design creates bugs.

Start with your requirements. Know the problem you solve. Define success first. This stops you from building too much.

Build a simple version first. Get it working end to end. Add features later. Simple systems teach you more.

Test everything before you deploy. Check normal use and failure points. Use automated tests. Monitor performance in production. Use metrics and alerts to find issues.

Avoid these mistakes:

• Underestimating complexity. Break big problems into small pieces.
• Over-engineering. Build for current needs. Refactor when you learn more.
• Ignoring technical debt. Track shortcuts. Fix them before they slow you down.

Follow these rules:

• Keep it simple. Simple is reliable.
• Measure before you optimize. Use data to find bottlenecks.
• Train your team. Good tools fail if your team lacks the skills.

Try this plan:

• This week: Audit your current system. Find one gap.
• This month: Fix the gap. Measure the result.
• This quarter: Review your approach. Improve your process.

Source: https://dev.to/therizwansaleem/system-design-api-gateway-architecture-for-microservices-29f8