Introducing Django Smart Ratelimit v0.7.0: The Ultimate Solution for Efficient Rate Limiting with Advanced Token Bucket Algorithm

Attention Django Developers,

We are pleased to announce the release of Django Smart Ratelimit version 0.7.0, a highly improved and versatile rate limiting library designed to meet the demands of modern web applications.

What’s New in Version 0.7.0?

• Implementation of the Token Bucket Algorithm – This sophisticated approach enables dynamic rate limiting that adapts to real-world traffic fluctuations, allowing short-term bursts without compromising long-term limits.
• Enhanced Type Safety – Fully compliant with mypy, ensuring strict type checking and reducing potential bugs.
• Security Enhancements – Integrated with Bandit to address and resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Up-to-Date Compatibility – Supports Python 3.13 and Django 5.1, ensuring seamless integration with the latest versions.
• Robust Testing Suite – Boasts over 340 tests, guaranteeing reliability and stability in production environments.

The Significance of the Token Bucket Algorithm

Traditional rate limiting methods often lead to user inconvenience by blocking legitimate users during traffic spikes—think of resets at midnight. The token bucket approach offers a smarter alternative by allowing users to burst through the limit temporarily and then return to the set threshold, making it ideal for APIs, mobile apps, batch processes, and retry mechanisms.

Example Comparison:

Old way:
@rate_limit(key='user', rate='100/h')

New, smarter approach:
python
@rate_limit(
key='user',
rate='100/h',
algorithm='token_bucket',
algorithm_config={'bucket_size': 200}
)

Why Choose Django Smart Ratelimit?

• Blazing-fast responses, measuring in sub-millisecond latencies
• Multiple algorithms: token_bucket, sliding_window, fixed_window
• Flexible backends: Redis, Database, In-Memory, Multi-backend setups
• Seamless integration with Django Rest Framework (DRF)
• Ensures atomic operations, eliminating race conditions in distributed environments

Get Started Today

• PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/django-smart-ratelimit/
• GitHub Repository: [https://github.com/YasserShkeir/django-smart-ratelimit](https://github.com/YasserShkeir/django