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Gateway API vs Ingress: The Future of Kubernetes Networking

As Kubernetes has become the de facto orchestration platform for deploying cloud native applications, networking and traffic management have emerged as pivotal challenges when managing access to services and infrastructure. The core Kubernetes Ingress resource addresses basic Layer 7 (L7) routing needs but has limitations in terms of flexibility, functionality, and standardization.

MuleSoft vs. Apigee: Choosing the Right PI Management Provider

As businesses move toward digital transformation to harness the efficiency of new technologies, they need reliable ways to connect their SaaS applications and other tools. Adopting the right API management platform can make that task much easier. As you explore your options, you will likely find a lot of information about MuleSoft Anypoint and Apigee Edge. The following comparison will help you determine whether one of these API management platforms matches your needs.

API Security - Implementing API Security by Design

In this video, Frank Kilcommins from SmartBear and our special guest, José Haro Peralta, author of "Microservice APIs" demonstrate practical steps, workflow tricks, and the essential tools you need to beef up your API security, from start to finish, including design and development. They recap on the initial Security-By-Design session, to cover OWASP Risks, AuthNZ nuances, Common Design Vulnerabilities before going on a Hands-On walkthrough delivering an API with security in mind from the get go!

7 Signs You Need a Service Mesh

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern applications and cloud native architectures, the need for efficient, scalable, and secure communication between services is paramount. Enter the service mesh — a versatile platform designed to address various challenges in securing, connecting, and observing microservices. In this post, we’ll cover seven signs that indicate it may be time for your organization to adopt a service mesh.

The API Gateway and the Future of Cloud Native Applications #WordsUnplugged

In this episode of #WordsUnplugged, Chris Davey and Nuwan Dias take a closer look at the Gateway API and its importance in Kubernetes environments. Learn about the challenges of adoption and why education and evangelism are crucial for understanding the flexible and powerful nature of the Gateway API compared to the Ingress specification. Our hosts also touch on how this could impact API Gateway vendors and highlight areas for potential differentiation beyond the standard specification.

The Path to Commercial Open Banking: Insights from the UK

Open Banking is a phrase used around the world that describes a new way of engaging with banks. If we consider the 20-plus countries that have embraced the concept, they all have taken a slightly different approach than the UK, the first territory to embrace the change. This misalignment causes some issues as interoperability is key in any global ecosystem, and performance is paramount.

Top 9 Hasura Alternatives for 2024

Hasura is known for its ability to rapidly create and manage GraphQL APIs. However, it’s always beneficial to explore alternatives that might better suit your project needs. In this post, we’ll delve into nine Hasura Alternatives, each offering unique features and advantages. From cloud-based solutions to open-source platforms, we cover a range of options to help you find the perfect fit for your API development needs. Here are the four main points from this article: Table of Contents.

EBPF, Service Mesh And Sidecar

The operating system is like the boss of your computer, handling security, networking, and keeping an eye on what’s happening. But tweaking or improving the core part of the operating system, called the kernel, is a bit tricky because it’s mainly focused on keeping things stable and secure. Most cool new stuff usually happens outside the core system, in what we call the user space. That’s where people add extra features or functions.