Implementing Robust Rate Limiting and API Throttling in Go
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Implementing Robust Rate Limiting and API Throttling in Go # In the modern landscape of backend development, APIs are the lifeblood of software ecosystems. However, an unprotected API is a ticking time bomb. Whether it’s a malicious DDoS attack, a buggy client script sending infinite retries, or simply an unexpected viral surge, traffic spikes can bring your services to their knees.