Introducing the Latest Release of Django Smart Ratelimit v0.7.0: Enhanced Rate Limiting with the Token Bucket Algorithm
Attention Django developers! We are excited to announce the release of Django Smart Ratelimit version 0.7.0, a powerful and versatile library designed to simplify and improve your application’s rate limiting strategies.
Key Features of the New Release
Advanced Token Bucket Algorithm
This update introduces the highly regarded token bucket algorithm to Django Smart Ratelimit, enabling smarter traffic management. Unlike traditional methods, the token bucket allows for brief traffic bursts without sacrificing long-term limits, making it ideal for APIs, mobile apps, and batch processes.
Complete Type Safety and Compatibility
Built with precision, the library now boasts full compatibility with mypy, ensuring strict type safety throughout your development workflow. Additionally, it supports Python 3.13 and Django 5.1, keeping your projects on the cutting edge.
Enhanced Security and Reliability
Security is a top priority. This release integrates with Bandit, with all known security issues addressed, providing peace of mind for production deployment. With over 340 tests conducted, the library is thoroughly vetted for reliability.
Versatile Algorithms and Backends
Django Smart Ratelimit offers three distinct algorithms—token_bucket, sliding_window, and fixed_window—to cater to different use cases. It also supports multiple backends, including Redis, database, memory, and multi-backend configurations, ensuring flexibility for various deployment scenarios.
Seamless Integration with Django Rest Framework
Whether you’re building RESTful APIs or other web services, Django Smart Ratelimit integrates natively with Django Rest Framework, delivering high-performance response times often measured in milliseconds. Its atomic Redis operations prevent race conditions, ensuring consistent rate limiting.
Why Choose Django Smart Ratelimit?
- High-efficiency performance suitable for production environments
- Multiple algorithms and backend options for customization
- Built-in support for Django and DRF
- Robust security features and extensive testing
Explore More
Get started with Django Smart Ratelimit today through these links:
- PyPI Repository: https://pypi.org/project/django-smart-ratelimit/
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/YasserShkeir/django-smart-ratelimit
- Example Implementations: [https://github.com/YasserShkeir/d

