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Scaling Reads Scaling Writes Real-time Updates Dealing with Contention Multi-step Processes Handling Large Blobs Managing Long-running Tasks Security & Access Patterns
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Dealing with Contention

Token Bucket AlgorithmLeaky Bucket AlgorithmSliding Window CountersDistributed Rate Limiting

Rate Limiting

Control traffic and prevent abuse — token bucket, leaky bucket, sliding window counters, and distributed rate limiting. Protect systems from overload while ensuring fair usage.

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