by flurly on 12/14/23, 4:39 PM with 5 comments
by flurly on 12/14/23, 4:41 PM
One of the core ideas behind this project was to make it dead simple to use, kind of like what Stripe did for payments. I wanted developers to be able to integrate rate limiting into their systems without the usual complexity. You'll find examples in JavaScript, Python, and Ruby to get you started in no time.
Let's talk about distributed counting – it's a tough nut to crack. In a distributed system, maintaining a consistent rate limit across multiple servers is tricky. There's a lot of coordination and data syncing involved, which can be a real headache. This API abstracts all that complexity away. It provides a centralized, consistent approach to rate limiting, so you don't have to worry about the underlying challenges.
On the pricing front, it's free for up to 1 million requests per month. We've got more flexible plans for higher volumes, all aiming to keep your costs reasonable.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this, especially around the ease of use and the distributed counting solution. If you've ever felt the strain of managing API traffic, especially in a distributed environment, I'm keen to hear how this might fit into your workflow.
Can't wait to hear what you guys think!
JR