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Node Rate Limiting

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Implement rate limiting for Node.js APIs using in-memory stores, Redis, or sliding window algorithms. Covers rate limit headers, tiered limits, IP-based and user-based limiting, distributed rate limiting, and DDoS protection.

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Node Rate Limiting

A guide to protecting Node.js APIs with rate limiting strategies for preventing abuse and ensuring fair usage.

Usage

Ask about rate limiting implementation, algorithms, distributed limiting, or DDoS protection.

Examples

  • "Implement sliding window rate limiting with Redis"
  • "How do I set up tiered rate limits per subscription plan?"
  • "Add rate limit headers to API responses"

Guidelines

  • Use Redis for distributed rate limiting across multiple servers
  • Implement different limits for authenticated vs anonymous users
  • Return standard rate limit headers (X-RateLimit-*)
  • Use sliding window algorithm for smoother limiting
  • Consider both IP-based and API key-based limits

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