What are API rate limit headers and how do I interpret them?

What are API rate limit headers and how do I interpret them?

API rate limit headers are HTTP headers that inform you about the limits on how many requests you can make to an API within a certain time frame.

Can you give me an example of what those headers might look like?

Sure! Common headers include X-RateLimit-Limit, which shows the maximum number of requests allowed, and X-RateLimit-Remaining, which indicates how many requests you have left.

What happens if I exceed the rate limit?

If you exceed the rate limit, the API will typically return a 429 Too Many Requests status code, and you may need to wait before making more requests.

How can I avoid hitting the rate limit?

To avoid hitting the rate limit, you can implement exponential backoff in your request strategy and monitor the rate limit headers to adjust your request frequency.