Request Throttling

[RUKAYAT-CODER]

Description

Overview

No request rate limiting.

Background

API abuse from unlimited requests.

Specifications

Implement request throttling.

Tasks:

• Add rate limiter
• Add user quotas
• Add bypass for premium users

Impacted Files:

• src/middleware/throttle/*.ts

Labels: backend, security, priority-medium

Acceptance Criteria

Request throttling implemented

🙌Contribution Guidelines:

Assignment required before PR submission
Timeframe: 48-72 hours
PR description must include: Close #issue no
Star the repo⭐
For more context, please refer to the backend README 🚀

[abrak01]

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Hi Maintainer! I'm Abrak, I would like to work on this issue

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[yusstyle]

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[essiend03-glitch]

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[CollinsC1O]

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[Hassan-oladipupo]

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[kingjosmel]

@kingjosmel has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 4th wave.

I am a Full-Stack Developer, and I will implement a robust request throttling system using Redis to prevent API abuse and manage service quotas effectively across our backend infrastructure.

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[SYLVIANNORUKA]

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Can i work on this pls? I will Add rate limiter,Add user quotas,Add bypass for premium users

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