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55. Rate limiting and throttling
Implementing rate limits to protect backends and maintain system stability under load.
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Rate limiting and throttling
Rate limiting and throttling control how many requests a service accepts so backends stay healthy.
"I need to stop a sudden spike from breaking my database while still serving legitimate users."
Rate limiting sets fixed caps on request rates per client or key; throttling slows or rejects excess requests to keep systems within safe capacity.
"I need to stop a sudden spike from breaking my database while still serving legitimate users."
Rate limiting sets fixed caps on request rates per client or key; throttling slows or rejects excess requests to keep systems within safe capacity.