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Rate Limiting Algorithms: Token Bucket vs Sliding Window Explained

Every public API eventually needs a way to say "not so fast." Without it, one misbehaving client, a retry loop gone wrong, or a scraper can consume enough capacity to slow the service down for…

  • Token bucket algorithm maintains fixed tokens replenished at steady rate
  • Consumes one token per request, rejects if empty, credits unused tokens
  • Sliding window uses rolling 60-second period to count recent requests

I Built ReleaseReady: A Simple Tool to Check Your Project Before Release 🚀

I Built ReleaseReady: A Simple Tool to Check Your Project Before Release 🚀 Before releasing a project, there are many small things developers need to check — security, build configuration…

  • ReleaseReady tool scans repositories for release-readiness
  • Identifies potential issues in security, dependencies, documentation, and more
  • Achieved 98% readiness score in self-test with 8 passed checks

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