⚔️ Hybrid Rate Limiting — The Cloudflare-Style Token + Leaky Bucket Combo
“Token Bucket allows bursts. Leaky Bucket ensures smooth flow.Together — they make your backend bulletproof.”
So far, we’ve understood two classic strategies:
🪣 Token Bucket — Burst-friendly, user-first
💧 Leaky Bucket — Consistent, system-first
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