What Actually Happens When an API Request Hits Your Backend?

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Ever wondered what happens after you click "Send" on an API request? A typical backend request goes through these stages: Client Each stage has a different responsibility. Parsing → Understand the incoming data Validation → Check whether the data is valid Authentication → Who are you? Authorization → Are you allowed to do this? Business Logic → What should the application do?

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