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How can I implement rate limiting in my Rails API?

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How can I implement rate limiting in my Rails API?

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You can implement rate limiting in your Rails API using Rack::Attack. It allows you to throttle requests based on various criteria.

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Can you show me a basic example of how to set it up?

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Sure! First, add the gem to your Gemfile: gem 'rack-attack'. Then, create an initializer file config/initializers/rack_attack.rb and define your throttling rules.

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What kind of rules can I set for throttling?

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You can set rules based on IP address, user ID, or even specific paths. For example, you can limit requests to 5 per minute per IP.

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Is there a way to customize the response when a limit is exceeded?

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MagicBuddy

Yes, you can customize the response by defining a custom response in your Rack::Attack configuration.

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