API Rate Limit Exceeded: Handling High-Volume API Requests

Posted by u/Kabi_T4 months agoCurated from Reddit

Project Information

Project Type
Small
Type of Project
API Integration
Problem Type
Performance Optimization

Tags

api
rate-limiting
performance
optimization
scalability

AI Models Mentioned

Generic API Service
External API Integration

Summary

A user encountered a critical API rate limiting issue where they consumed 1000 API calls within a second. This indicates a potential performance or implementation issue that needs to be addressed regarding API consumption patterns.

Prompt

How can I implement proper rate limiting and request batching for an API that needs to handle potentially high-volume requests while staying within the API provider's limits?

Best Practices

Implement Rate Limiting

critical

Implement client-side rate limiting to prevent excessive API calls

Request Batching

important

Batch multiple API requests together when possible

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Uncontrolled API Requests

critical

Don't make API calls without rate limiting or throttling mechanisms

Ignore API Limits

critical

Don't ignore API provider's rate limits and quotas