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# [The Law of the Late Limiter: The 4am Tax of APIs (How to Avoid It)](https://harpalonsoftware.com/the-law-of-the-late-limiter-the-4am-tax-of-apis-how-to-avoid-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Every API pays this tax. The only question is when.

May 2 · 8 min read · harpalonsoftware.com  
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