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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
REST API
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources
Dead Letter Queue
Queue for messages that fail processing after retries
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
OAuth
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization