Explore the fundamentals of using NGINX as an API Gateway in this 26-minute tutorial video. Gain a high-level understanding of API Management versus API Gateway concepts, learn about the essential capabilities of an API Gateway, and discover how to implement authentication and authorization using JWT tokens. Follow along with a practical demonstration that covers configuring NGINX or NGINX+ instances as API Gateways, understanding API requests, and implementing essential API Gateway functions. Access additional resources, including a GitHub repository, a guide on getting started with NGINX, and a free eBook on deploying NGINX as an API Gateway, to further enhance your knowledge and skills in this area.
Overview
Syllabus
- Configure NGINX or NGINX+ Instance as API Gateway
- Gateway vs. Management
- API Gateway
- Understanding an API Request
- API Gateway Essential Functions
- Demo
Taught by
NGINX, Inc
