1. Request Collapsing Request collapsing is a strategy used to combine multiple similar or identical requests into a single request, which helps reduce redundant load on a system and improves efficiency. For example, imagine a popular product page on an e-commerce...
What is a Rate Limiter? An API rate limiter is a mechanism used to control the number of requests a user or client can make to an API within a specific time frame. It helps prevent abuse, maintain fair usage, and ensure the API's stability by avoiding server overload....
In this blog, we'll explore how to design a scalable and efficient email service by breaking down each component of the system. Below is a diagram of our email service design, which highlights various modules, interactions, and data flows, providing a complete picture...