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Build rate limiter engine
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Module 2
Rate Limiting Principles and Architectural Design
1
Why Rate Limiting Matters for APIs
Explain the necessity of rate limiting for API protection and fair resource usage.
2
Fixed Window Counter: The Boundary Burst Problem
Describe the fixed window counter algorithm and its boundary burst problem.
3
Sliding Window Counter: Beyond Fixed Windows
Describe the sliding window counter algorithm and how it addresses fixed window limitations.
4
Understanding the Token Bucket Algorithm
Describe the token bucket algorithm and its parameters (capacity, refill rate).
5
Algorithm Trade-Offs
Compare the trade-offs between the three core algorithms.
6
Designing the RateLimiter Interface
Design a `RateLimiter` strategy interface to abstract algorithm implementations.
7
Implementing `RateLimitKeyResolver`
Design a `RateLimitKeyResolver` interface for flexible client identification.
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