To manage this complexity, Netflix uses Zuul , an open-source gateway that handles routing, traffic management, and resiliency. 3. Moving Toward GraphQL and Federated Search Redesigning the Netflix API

The Evolution of the Netflix API: From Open Access to Internal Infrastructure

The modern Netflix API is built on the philosophy of "Embracing the Differences". Unlike a standard REST API that delivers the same data to every requester, Netflix uses a approach. This is necessary because: