Application Security
Throttling API Requests
Throttling manages high request volumes by slowing down requests instead of blocking them. Unlike rate limiting, which rejects excess requests, throttling adds delays when thresholds are exceeded. This keeps your API responsive and stable during traffic spikes.
Express.js
TypeScript
4 lessons
13 practices
2 hours
Course details
Enhancing and Extending Delay Throttle Middleware
Visualizing Throttling with Console Logs
Implementing Request Timeouts for Better Throttling
Tracking Wait Times with Response Headers
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