Rate Limiting
[/reɪt ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/]
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A technique for controlling the frequency of requests a client can make to an API or service within a given time window. Rate limiting protects systems from abuse, prevents overload, and ensures fair resource allocation among consumers. Responses typically include headers indicating current usage and remaining quota.
“The API returned a 429 Too Many Requests error once rate limiting kicked in at 100 calls per minute.”
by @devbuilder1/1/1970