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description: "Discussion on \"System Design - Rate Limiter\". What is a rate limiter\nRate limiting is preventing frequency of an operation from exceeding a defined limit.It is commonly used to protect underlying services and resources from unintended and malicious overuse. \nWhy to rate limit\n\nPreventing resourc..."
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# [System Design - Rate Limiter](https://knowthatstuff.hashnode.dev/system-design-rate-limiter?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is a rate limiter Rate limiting is preventing frequency of an operation from exceeding a defined limit.It is commonly used to protect underlying services and resources from unintended and malicious overuse. Why to rate limit Preventing resourc...

Jul 20, 2022 · 3 min read · knowthatstuff.hashnode.dev  
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