APIs and Middleware: Building Bridges Between Systems
APIs and Middleware: Building Bridges Between Systems APIs are the doors that let apps talk to each other. Middleware is the quiet bridge that sits in the middle, translating formats, handling retries, and enforcing rules. Together, they help teams connect services, avoid duplication, and move data safely across boundaries. Two ideas to keep in mind: API design focuses on contracts and stability; middleware focuses on compatibility and flow. When you design an API, you write the expectations. When you implement middleware, you ensure messages can travel from one side to the other without breaking. ...