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Token Bucket Algorithm

A rate-control mechanism where tokens accrue at a fixed rate into a bucket of finite depth and each request spends one; the depth permits short bursts while the refill rate enforces the sustained limit.

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The Token Bucket Algorithm for API Rate Limiting

The token bucket algorithm is a rate-limiting mechanism in which a bucket of fixed maximum capacity accumulates tokens at a steady, constant rate, and each incoming request must consume one token to …