What does middleware mean?
Software that connects an operating system or a network to an application programming interface (API), acting as a bridge or intermediary between the two. It can perform various tasks, such as authentication, caching, and request routing.
Example
"The web server used a middleware to handle the incoming requests and route them to the appropriate application."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.