How can an API gateway help reduce risk without hiding bugs?

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A gateway centralizes cross cutting controls: rate limits, authentication, TLS, request size caps, and basic schema checks. This reduces noise and protects fragile services. But it should not replace service side authorization and validation. Keep business rules inside the service so each call is still checked properly. The gateway handles the front door; the service enforces the house rules.

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Gateway: authn, DDoS shield, size limits
Service: authZ, field rules, business logic

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