Navigating Apache APISIX: A Strategic Approach to Plugin Priorities and Execution Phases

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/navigating-apache-apisix-a-strategic-approach-to-plugin-priorities-and-execution-phases. Dive into the heart of APISIX, the API Gateway with a plugin-based architecture. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #apache-apisix, #abstraction, #leaky-abstraction, #apisix-phases, #software-design, #apache-apisix-phases, #apache-apisix-plugin, #apache-apisix-plugin-priority, and more. This story was written by: @nfrankel. Learn more about this writer by checking @nfrankel's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Explore the intricate dynamics of APISIX, the API Gateway, by unraveling the interplay between plugins, priorities, and execution phases. Delve into the hardcoded priorities of out-of-the-box plugins and learn how they dictate the consistent execution order. Navigate the complexities of configuring routes with multiple plugins and discover the potential pitfalls. Understand the role of execution phases, drawing parallels with nginx and OpenResty. Uncover the critical rule that plugin order by priority only functions within specific phases. Gain practical insights to optimize your APISIX configurations for seamless performance.