Introducing Django Smart Ratelimit 0.7.0: The Ultimate Solution for Precise and Efficient Rate Limiting
Attention Django developers! We are pleased to announce the release of Django Smart Ratelimit version 0.7.0, a powerful and versatile rate limiting library designed to meet the demanding needs of modern web applications.
What’s New in Version 0.7.0?
- Advanced Token Bucket Algorithm: This latest implementation brings a smarter approach to managing traffic. Unlike traditional methods, the token bucket algorithm accommodates burst traffic patterns while ensuring overall rate limits are respected—ideal for APIs, mobile apps, and batch processes.
- Robust Type Safety: Fully compatible with mypy, ensuring your code remains type-safe and reliable throughout development.
- Enhanced Security: Incorporates Bandit security checks with all vulnerabilities addressed, safeguarding your application from common security threats.
- Cutting-Edge Compatibility: Supports Python 3.13 and Django 5.1, making sure you stay current with latest developments.
- Comprehensive Testing: Boasts over 340 tests, guaranteeing production-ready stability and performance.
Why Opt for the Token Bucket Algorithm?
Traditional rate limiting methods often indiscriminately block users during reset periods, causing frustration and potential loss of legitimate requests. The token bucket approach, by contrast, allows for transient bursts of activity—perfect for applications with variable traffic loads. This means your users experience smoother interactions even during traffic spikes, while still enacting long-term limits.
Example Comparison:
Old approach, which blocks users during reset points:
python
@rate_limit(key='user', rate='100/h')
New token bucket method, permitting bursts:
python
@rate_limit(
key='user',
rate='100/h',
algorithm='token_bucket',
algorithm_config={'bucket_size': 200}
)
Why Choose Django Smart Ratelimit?
- Extremely fast response times, often under a millisecond
- Supports three algorithms: token_bucket, sliding_window, fixed_window
- Flexible backend options: Redis, database, in-memory, or multi-backend configurations
- Seamless integration with Django REST Framework
- Ensures zero race conditions through atomic Redis operations
Additional Resources:
- PyPI Package
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/YasserShkeir/django-smart-ratel
