Apache APISIX

How to use Apache APISIX

To use Apache APISIX, follow these steps:

1. Installation: Start by installing Apache APISIX on your machine or server. You can find the installation instructions in the official documentation.

2. Configuration: Once Apache APISIX is installed, you need to configure it according to your requirements. The main configuration file is usually located at

   /usr/local/apisix/conf/config.yaml
   by default. Modify this file to define your API routes, plugins, and other settings.

3. Define APIs: To create a new API using Apache APISIX, you'll need to define a route for it. A route specifies the incoming request's path, method, and other details. Here's an example of defining a simple API route in the configuration file:

   - name: my_api
     uris:
       - /my-api
     methods:
       - GET
     upstream:
       type: roundrobin
       nodes:
         - 127.0.0.1:8000
   

   In this example, the route is defined with the URI

   /my-api
   and accepts only
   GET
   requests. The request is then forwarded to the specified upstream server(s) (
   127.0.0.1:8000
   ) using the
   roundrobin
   load-balancing algorithm.

4. Plugins: Apache APISIX provides various plugins to enhance the functionality of your APIs. These plugins can be used for authentication, rate limiting, logging, traffic control, and more. You can enable plugins for your API routes in the configuration file. Here's an example of enabling the

   key-auth
   plugin for an API:

   - name: my_api
     uris:
       - /my-api
     methods:
       - GET
     plugins:
       - key-auth
     upstream:
       ...
   

   In this example, the

   key-auth
   plugin is enabled for the
   my_api
   route. This plugin can be used to enforce authentication using an API key.

5. Run Apache APISIX: After configuring your APIs and plugins, start or restart Apache APISIX for the changes to take effect. You can typically start Apache APISIX by running the following command:

   /usr/local/apisix/bin/apisix start
   

6. Test and Monitor: Once Apache APISIX is running, you can test your APIs by sending requests to the specified endpoints. Monitor the logs and metrics provided by Apache APISIX to gain insights into your API traffic and performance.

Remember to consult the Apache APISIX documentation for more detailed information on configuration options, available plugins, and advanced features. The documentation provides comprehensive guides and examples to help you make the most out of Apache APISIX.