Medium Rate Limiting & Throttling Multiple Choice
When should you NOT use Rate Limiting & Throttling?
— Tests your understanding of this concept.
Answer Options
A When requirements are simple
B When the team is small
C When the overhead exceeds the benefit
D Never — always use it
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