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Rate limiting protects your backend from overload. It stops abuse. Algorithms trade memory for accuracy.
Use these patterns:
- Token bucket
- Leaky bucket
- Sliding window
- Distributed counters
Follow these steps:
- Set goals first.
- Build a simple solution.
- Test failures.
- Monitor error rates.
Avoid these traps:
- Making things too complex.
- Building for scale you do not need.
- Ignoring technical debt.
Three main rules:
- Keep it simple.
- Measure before you optimize.
- Pick tools your team knows.
Your plan:
- This week: Audit your systems.
- This month: Fix one gap.
- This quarter: Review your progress.