Getting started with Tyk on your local machine – a Tyk API Gateway tutorial

Jennifer Craig's tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to setting up a local Tyk API Gateway using NodeJS and Express. It begins with creating a simple API endpoint that returns a JSON response and progresses to establishing a Tyk Gateway to interface with this endpoint. The tutorial details the necessary software installations, such as Docker and Git, and walks through the process of setting up a NodeJS environment, creating an Express app, and testing it locally. It also covers cloning the tyk-pro-docker-demo repository to run the Tyk stack, including the Gateway, Dashboard, and Portal, on a local machine. Key steps include configuring the tyk_analytics.conf file with a valid license key, launching the Tyk stack using Docker, and navigating the Tyk Dashboard to create an API that proxies requests to the NodeJS app. This setup allows users to explore Tyk's features like rate limiting and security, providing a foundational understanding of API management through Tyk's platform.