TrustRadius Insights for Akamai API Gateway are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.
Pros
Efficiency and functionality: Many users have consistently praised the tool for its efficiency and functionality, making it a reliable choice for their needs. They have found that the tool performs well in general, although some have noted occasional processing issues when heavily overloaded. This suggests that while the tool is efficient overall, it may struggle with high volumes of data or tasks.
User-friendly interface: Numerous reviewers have expressed appreciation for the platform's easy-to-read interface, which provides a clear and user-friendly experience. The intuitive design has made it easier for users to navigate and understand the information presented.
GraphQL function: A standout feature mentioned by multiple users is the GraphQL function. They particularly liked how it allows them to retrieve all necessary data in a single query to the server instead of making multiple calls. This significant time-saving capability has been highly valued by customers as it streamlines their workflow and reduces effort spent on retrieving data.
Used for multiservice architecture to delivery ESB system for banking domain. As ESB is [a] vast Microservices system, it needs to be utilized in many ways for API exposure as well as consumption. So to make such Microservices system more synchronized and scaleable as per need to manage resource utilization and monitoring system using graphQL.
Pros
Graphically representation in GraphQL
Scaling system
DevOps management
Cons
Quota enforcement can be simplified
Caching mechanism for API with akamai can be improved
Gateway configuration can be simplified as details are not much elaborate
Likelihood to Recommend
It is really helpful for managing [the] scaling of systems with need and utilizing resources when needed. Also, DevOps support for deployment plans is quite useful when deploying applications. Monitoring systems with graphQL and utilizing them in APIs is quite helpful when used in Microservices systems to identify system capabilities and user utilization of applications.