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Quick Definition
Controlling request frequency within a time period
Full Definition
Controlling the number of requests a client can make within a time period.
Examples
API throttling, DDoS protection, fair usage policies
Related Terms
api-gateway
security
throttling
More Backend Terms
RabbitMQ
Open-source message broker for reliable async messaging
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources
gRPC
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
Idempotency
Property where multiple operations produce same result as once
Serverless
Cloud model running code on-demand without server management
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events