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What is Throttling?
Slowing down requests instead of blocking them entirely when limits are approached
Why It Matters
Throttling provides a gentler way to manage traffic spikes while maintaining service
Real-World Example
Slowing API responses from 50ms to 500ms when a user is making too many requests
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