AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - API Gateway Real-Time Use Case

The lecture discusses the use of API gateways in transport-related business services, focusing on how they facilitate ticket sales through web portals and third-party vendors. It explains the integration of Restful APIs with these portals and the role of API gateways as proxies to enhance security and manage API requests. The lecture highlights features like call recording, latency tracking, and custom policies, emphasizing the security benefits of routing requests through an API gateway.

What is the primary role of a Restful API in transport-related business services?

• To manage customer data

• To facilitate online ticket purchases

• To provide travel insurance

• To handle employee payroll

Why is it important to integrate third-party vendors with the Restful API?

• To enhance customer service

• To improve the design of the web portal

• To reduce the cost of ticket production

• To increase ticket sales through additional channels

What function does the API gateway serve when third-party vendors are involved?

• It manages the financial transactions

• It designs the user interface for the vendors

• It acts as a direct link to the database

• It serves as a proxy to forward requests to the Restful API

Which of the following is a benefit of using an API gateway?

• It provides detailed analytics on API usage

• It eliminates the need for third-party vendors

• It increases the number of API calls

• It directly connects clients to the Restful API

How does an API gateway enhance the security of Restful APIs?

• By allowing direct access to the APIs

• By encrypting all data transactions

• By storing all client data

• By ensuring all requests pass through the gateway