Design a rate limiter: what the interviewer is actually grading

1. 1Identify the key requirements and constraints of the rate limiter problem
2. 2Choose a rate limiting algorithm, such as token bucket or sliding window
3. 3Consider the trade-offs between different algorithms and design choices
4. 4Design a basic implementation of the chosen algorithm
5. 5Discuss potential edge cases and optimizations for the rate limiter

Software engineers and developers can benefit from understanding rate limiter design to improve their system's scalability and performance, while also demonstrating their problem-solving skills to interviewers

💡 A well-designed rate limiter requires careful consideration of trade-offs between different algorithms and design choices

Design a rate limiter and showcase your thinking structure in an interview! #softwareengineering #interviewprep