How does Scala support large-scale API gateway orchestration and traffic shaping?

Scala-based gateways handle routing, throttling, authentication, and traffic shaping at scale.

API gateways built with Scala (often using Akka HTTP or Play Framework) manage cross-cutting concerns such as authentication, rate limiting, routing, and load shedding. Traffic shaping ensures system stability during spikes by prioritizing critical requests and rejecting or delaying low-priority traffic. Integration with service mesh further enhances observability and control.