Rate Limiting Algorithms Explained: Token Bucket, Sliding Window, and More
Rate limiting algorithms explained with code: token bucket, leaky bucket, fixed window, and sliding window, plus how to pick one and run it across servers.
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Backend
3 articles tagged Backend.
JWT vs Session Authentication: Which One Should You Use?
JWT vs session authentication explained: how each works, security trade-offs, revocation, scaling, and a clear rule for picking the right one for your app.
REST vs GraphQL vs gRPC: How to Choose the Right API Style
REST vs GraphQL vs gRPC compared on performance, caching, tooling, and team fit, with a practical decision guide for public, frontend, and internal APIs.