What Actually Happens When an API Request Hits Your Backend?
Ever wondered what happens after you click "Send" on an API request? A typical backend request goes through these stages: Client ↓ HTTP Request ↓ Middleware ↓ Parsing ↓ Validation ↓ Authentication ↓ Authorization ↓ Business Logic ↓ Database ↓ HTTP Response ↓ Client Each stage has a different responsibility. Parsing → Understand the incoming data Validation → Check whether the data is valid…
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