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Implement API rate limiting strategies using token bucket, sliding window, and fixed window algorithms. Use when protecting APIs from abuse, managing traffic, or implementing tiered rate limits.

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# API Rate Limiting

## Table of Contents

- [Overview](#overview)
- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)

## Overview

Protect APIs from abuse and manage traffic using various rate limiting algorithms with per-user, per-IP, and per-endpoint strategies.
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