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S3E19 - Kong in Microservices: API Gateway, Features & Why It’s Gaining Popularity

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive

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Curious about Kong and how it powers microservices architectures? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we introduce Kong, a powerful and flexible open-source API gateway that’s purpose-built for microservices. Learn why teams choose Kong for API traffic management, rate limiting, authentication, and analytics, and how it compares with other gateways like Spring Cloud Gateway and NGINX. Whether you're building cloud-native applications or scaling existing services, Kong plays a crucial role in managing and securing APIs efficiently.✅ We are available on the following platforms: Connect with us:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WwstTvCBb18IKyqGVHYAUAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0c4eac7c-e695-49b4-b825-595fface346b/pithoracademy-presents-deep-diveYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCMO9B2qiqsyC3ui4Vk4P7IgApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/id1827417601JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/1/J4wBuNvwFro_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PithorAcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pithoracademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pithoracademy Website: https://www.pithoracademy.com

9m 51s  ·  Aug 8, 2025

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