API Rate Limiting
Protect APIs from abuse using rate limiting algorithms with per-user and per-endpoint strategies.
Algorithms
Token Bucket (Node.js)
Express Middleware
Response Headers
Tiered Limits
Best Practices
- Use Redis for distributed rate limiting
- Include proper headers in responses
- Return 429 status with Retry-After
- Implement tiered limits for different plans
- Monitor rate limit metrics
- Test under load


