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Match the descriptions to these service entry points terms: Reverse proxy, API gateway, Service discovery, Health check. | SWE Maxx
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System design · Matching
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Match the descriptions to these service entry points terms: Reverse proxy, API gateway, Service discovery, Health check.
Service entry points
Concept relationships
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An API gateway applies shared API-facing behavior before forwarding requests to services.
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Health check
Reverse proxy
API gateway
Service discovery
Health checks inform routing or recovery decisions but must reflect the capability being tested.
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Health check
Reverse proxy
API gateway
Service discovery
Discovery avoids hardcoding instance addresses that may change as services scale or restart.
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Health check
Reverse proxy
API gateway
Service discovery
A reverse proxy can centralize routing, connection handling, or other front-facing behavior.
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Health check
Reverse proxy
API gateway
Service discovery
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