Rate limiting controls the number of requests a client can make within a time window. Algorithms include fixed window, sliding window, token bucket, and leaky bucket. Implementation at API gateway, application, and database levels provides defense in depth. Distributed rate limiting across multiple instances requires shared state (Redis).
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