RouteNet is a lightweight API Gateway that sits in front of backend services and enforces JWT-based authentication and request rate limiting before forwarding traffic.
It is designed for learning, experimentation, and small-scale systems, not for pretending to replace Kong, NGINX, or Envoy.
If you’re looking for a simple gateway to understand how auth + rate limiting work together, this is it.
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JWT Authentication
- Validates incoming requests using JSON Web Tokens
- Rejects unauthorized or expired tokens before hitting backend services
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Rate Limiting
- Limits requests per client (token / IP based, depending on configuration)
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API Gateway Behavior
- Acts as a single entry point for downstream services
- Forwards valid requests to configured backend routes