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Token Bucket Rate Limiting Explained for Interviews
The Token Bucket algorithm helps manage how many requests a server can handle.
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Token Bucket vs Leaky Bucket: Key Differences Explained
Token Bucket allows burst traffic, while Leaky Bucket smooths out traffic flow.
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API Gateway: The Front Door of Your System
An API Gateway simplifies client access to backend services in microservices.
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Kafka Backpressure Strategies: Handling Traffic Spikes
Backpressure helps manage message flow in Kafka during traffic spikes.
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Connection Pooling Explained: Why a Bigger Pool Can Hurt
Connection pooling reuses database connections but can cause issues if misconfigured.
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API Gateway vs Proxy vs Load Balancer: Key Differences
API Gateway, Proxy, and Load Balancer serve different roles in managing requests and traffic in systems.
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Understanding Cache Breakdown and Request Coalescing
Cache breakdowns can overwhelm databases, but request coalescing solves this issue.
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Distributed Backpressure: Managing Service Overload
Distributed backpressure helps manage the flow of work between services to prevent overload.
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