Introducing Django Smart Ratelimit v0.7.0: The Ultimate Solution for Efficient and Intelligent Rate Limiting

Attention Django Developers!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Django Smart Ratelimit version 0.7.0, a major upgrade designed to streamline your rate limiting strategies with cutting-edge features and improved security.

What’s New in Version 0.7.0?

• Advanced Token Bucket Algorithm: Empower your applications with dynamic rate limiting that adapts to traffic surges, allowing legitimate bursts without compromising long-term limits.
• Enhanced Type Safety: Fully compatible with mypy, ensuring strict type checking for more robust and reliable code.
• Improved Security Measures: Integrated with Bandit, resolving previous security vulnerabilities to safeguard your applications.
• Modern Compatibility: Supports Python 3.13 and Django 5.1, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest frameworks.
• Extensive Testing: Over 340 tests guarantee a stable, production-ready library.

Understanding the Power of the Token Bucket Algorithm

Traditional rate limiting methods often lead to user frustration by indiscriminately blocking requests during traffic peaks—like at midnight resets. The token bucket approach introduces a smarter mechanism, permitting short-term bursts and maintaining steady throughput. This allows mobile applications, batch processes, and API retries to operate smoothly without unnecessary restrictions.

Here’s a comparison:

Old method:
python
u/rate_limit(key='user', rate='100/h')

Enhanced method with token bucket:
python
@rate_limit(key='user', rate='100/h', algorithm='token_bucket',
algorithm_config={'bucket_size': 200})

Why Choose Django Smart Ratelimit?

• Lightning-fast response times, often under a millisecond
• Multiple algorithm options: Token Bucket, Sliding Window, Fixed Window
• Flexible backend support: Redis, Database, In-Memory, or Multiple Backends
• Seamless integration with Django REST Framework
• Atomic operations in Redis eliminate race conditions, ensuring consistency

Get Started Today

Find the library on PyPI: django-smart-ratelimit
Explore the source code on GitHub: GitHub Repository
Check out practical examples and usage guides: Example Projects

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