Implementing API Gateway with Spring Cloud Zuul
Understanding API Gateway in Microservices
In a microservices architecture, backend services are typically not directly exposed to client applications. Instead, an API Gateway acts as an intermediary that routes incoming requests to appropriate services based on the requested URL. By implementing an API Gateway, a protective layer is establish ...
Posted on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:10:37 +0000 by celestineweb
Zuul Service Gateway Filters and Resilience Patterns
Core Zuul Filter Architecture
Filters serve as the fundamental building blocks in Zuul, enabling control over external service interactions. The filter lifecycle comprises four distinct phases: "PRE", "ROUTING", "POST", and "ERROR", as illustrated in the following diagram:
PRE: Executes before request ro ...
Posted on Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:51:18 +0000 by zmola
Implementing Custom Filters and Error Handling with Spring Cloud Zuul
Understanding Zuul Filter MechanismsThe core functionality of the Zuul API Gateway is driven by its filter system, which intercepts HTTP requests and responses to handle cross-cutting concerns. Filters are constructed to manipulate the RequestContext, which holds the state for the current request, including request and response objects, routing ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:47 +0000 by Rupuz
Building a Movie Ticketing System with Spring Cloud Microservices
System Architecture Overview
This movie ticketing system employs a microservices architecture with the following components:
Core Services:
Movie Service: Handles movie data operations including creation, retrieval, and search
User Service: Manages ticket purchasing and movie queries
Eureka Server: Service registry for service discovery
Config ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 02:16:11 +0000 by kaimason1