API Gateway
A server that acts as the single entry point for all API requests, handling routing, authentication, rate limiting, and monitoring.
The BasaltHQ API Gateway is the front door to the entire enterprise ecosystem. Every request—whether from a mobile app, a BASALTSURGE kiosk, or an external integration—passes through this gateway. It validates the JWT token, checks rate limits, routes the request to the correct microservice, and logs the interaction for the audit trail. The gateway also handles API versioning, allowing legacy integrations to continue functioning while newer clients access updated endpoints. For enterprises with existing infrastructure, the gateway provides a clean integration surface.
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Zero-Trust Architecture
A security model that requires strict identity verification for every person and device attempting to access resources, regardless of their network location.
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Event-Driven Architecture
A software design pattern where the flow of the program is determined by events such as user actions, sensor outputs, or messages from other services.
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Microservices
An architectural style where an application is composed of small, independently deployable services, each running its own process.