Multi-Service API Load Balancer

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Prerequisites
• Usage
• Customization
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

This repository provides a single Docker Compose configuration for setting up a multi-service API load balancer using Nginx, HAProxy, and Flask services. The included services enable efficient load balancing and CORS support for seamless API communication.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure that you have the following software installed on your system:

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Usage

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone repository-url

1. Navigate to the repository directory:

cd <repository-directory>

1. To launch the services, execute the following command:

docker-compose up

This command will start the Nginx, HAProxy, and three Flask API services. Nginx serves as the frontend, HAProxy handles load balancing, and Flask services simulate API endpoints.

Accessing the Services

• Nginx (Frontend): Access the website at http://localhost.
• HAProxy (Load Balancer): Access the load balancer at http://localhost:8080.
• Flask API Services: Access the API services at http://localhost:8001, http://localhost:8002, and http://localhost:8003.

Customization

You have the flexibility to customize the services and configurations by modifying the Docker Compose file and individual service configurations within this repository.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to this project. Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests. Your contributions are valuable and greatly appreciated!

License

This project is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL-3.0). Refer to the LICENSE file for comprehensive details regarding the licensing terms.