How can I implement rate limiting in my React app's API?

How can I implement rate limiting in my React app's API?

You can implement rate limiting by using middleware like 'express-rate-limit' in your API server.

Can you show me a code example of how to set that up?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

const rateLimit = require('express-rate-limit');

const limiter = rateLimit({
  windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000, // 15 minutes
  max: 100 // limit each IP to 100 requests per windowMs
});

app.use(limiter);

What happens if a user exceeds the rate limit?

If a user exceeds the rate limit, they will receive a 429 Too Many Requests response.

Can I customize the response message for rate limiting?

Yes, you can customize the response by using the 'handler' option in the rate limiter configuration.