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API Request Throttling Patterns
Throttle gracefully
Implementing throttling uses algorithms like token/leaky buckets or fixed windows, differentiated by key, with Retry-After headers and circuit breakers to protect services while guiding clients.
- throttling
- token bucket
- rate limit
- retry-after
- circuit breaker
Pick an Algorithm
Token/leaky bucket for smoother flow; fixed window for simplicity.
Key and Enforce
Throttle per key/IP/user; add circuit breakers for spikes.
Signal Clients
Return 429 with Retry-After; document backoff expectations.
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