API throttling

API throttling protects your workloads—and your wallet—by limiting the number of requests a client, IP, or usage plan can make per second. Discover burst limits, steady-state quotas, token-bucket algorithms, and how to combine CloudWatch alarms with DynamoDB adaptive capacity to absorb sudden surges without 429 storms. We cover best practices for designing tiered limits (public-free, developer, enterprise), protecting downstream microservices, and avoiding costly overage charges.

Effective Throttling Strategies to Manage API Load

Explore effective API throttling strategies to manage and control API load, ensuring optimal performance and preventing abuse. Learn how to implement API throttling algorithms with Serverless API Gateway for scalable, secure API management.