Handling Exceeded Rate Limits

# Handling Exceeded Rate Limits: A Comprehensive Guide for RESTful APIs Imagine your API as a popular restaurant. If everyone tries to order at once, the kitchen gets overwhelmed, and nobody gets their food on time. API rate limiting is like a bouncer at the door, ensuring the kitchen (your server) doesn't get overloaded. But what happens when a user hits the limit? That's where properly **handling exceeded rate limits** becomes crucial. Incorrect handling can lead to frustrated users, broken a