Building APIs that Scale Across Regions
Building APIs that Scale Across Regions To serve users worldwide, APIs must be fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. Scaling across regions means distributing compute closer to people, shaping routes with nearby networks, and keeping data consistent where it makes sense. A clear plan helps teams avoid mystery outages and long recovery times. Design principles Effective regional APIs start with solid design. Plan for proximity, simple data flows, and predictable behavior. ...