APIs and Middleware: Connecting Modern Applications
APIs and Middleware: Connecting Modern Applications Applications today rarely run alone. They talk to others through APIs, and middleware helps this conversation stay reliable. A good API design keeps features decoupled, so teams can change one part without breaking others. Middleware provides the dependable bridge between parts of a system. An API defines how two software pieces talk: the endpoints, the data format, and the rules for authentication and errors. Middleware sits between apps and services. It routes requests, translates data, handles security, retries failed calls, and can queue work when a service is busy. Together, they make complex systems easier to build and maintain. ...