Design rate limiting and abuse protection for an API with the right algorithm, keys, headers, and graceful client guidance.
## CONTEXT My API is exposed to clients and I need rate limiting that protects the backend without punishing legitimate users. I want to choose the right algorithm, decide what to key limits on, return helpful headers, and handle bursts and abuse. The API may run on serverless or edge infrastructure in 2026. ##…
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