Express Gateway

Express Gateway is a microservices API gateway built on the popular Express.js framework. It provides an efficient way to manage APIs by offering flexible deployment options, extensive plugin support, and a simple configuration system.

### Key Functionalities
- Microservices Management: Streamline the management of API endpoints for various microservices, allowing for better orchestration and security.
- Authentication & Authorization: Integrate custom authentication layers and manage user credentials effectively, supporting protocols like JWT and OAuth 2.0.
- Extensibility: Leverage a plugin architecture that allows developers to extend functionalities and tailor the gateway to specific business needs.
- Docker Support: Run Express Gateway in Docker containers, making it portable and easy to deploy across different cloud environments.
- DevOps Integration: Seamlessly integrate with DevOps tools for continuous deployment and monitoring.

### Installation and Configuration
Setting up Express Gateway is straightforward. The installation process involves four main steps: installing the gateway, creating a gateway instance, running it, and defining microservices.
The comprehensive documentation includes guidelines on managing APIs, user credentials, and various policies, such as rate limiting and JWT verification.

### Use Cases
Express Gateway is suited for organizations looking to enhance their API management capabilities, streamline their development processes, and improve security measures for their microservices architecture. It has been successfully adopted by organizations like Joyent and the Linux Foundation.