Advanced API Rate Limiting System Design

Design a production-grade API rate limiting system — token bucket vs. sliding window log vs. sliding window counter, distributed rate limiting with Redis.

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Mastering system design requires both breadth and depth.

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Senior candidates face a higher bar — see our guide on system design for senior engineers.

Understanding distributed systems fundamentals is essential for senior-level design rounds.

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