.NET Core Microservices - Ocelot Introduction

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of direct client to microservice communication, highlighting issues like tight coupling and security concerns. It introduces the concept of using a gateway as a solution, providing a single entry point for services, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. The tutorial also introduces Ocelot, an API gateway for microservices, emphasizing its benefits in large-scale applications.

What are the downsides of direct client to microservice communication?

How does tight coupling affect client and microservice communication?

Why is a versioning strategy important when making changes to API calls?

How does introducing a gateway improve microservice communication?

What are some shared functionalities that can be added to a gateway?

What is Ocelot and what role does it play in microservices architecture?

What are the potential disadvantages of adding a gateway?