Overview
Rate limiting is a technique used in API development to control the number of requests a user can make in a given time period. This helps to prevent abuse, ensure fair usage, and maintain the performance of the API. Understanding rate limiting is essential for building robust and reliable APIs that can handle varying levels of traffic without crashing or slowing down.
📚 Key Learning Objectives
- ✓ Define rate limiting and its purpose in APIs.
- ✓ Identify different types of rate limiting strategies.
- ✓ Implement basic rate limiting in an API project.
- ✓ Analyze the impact of rate limiting on user experience.
- ✓ Evaluate rate limiting tools and libraries for API development.
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