How would you modify a token bucket algorithm to handle multiple API clients each with their own rate limits?

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Rest API - Rate Limiting and Throttling

AIncrease refill rate to handle all clients

BMaintain separate token buckets per client

CUse a single shared token bucket for all clients

DRemove token bucket and use fixed delay

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand per-client rate limiting need
Each client needs its own limit to avoid interference.
Step 2: Implement separate token buckets
Assign a token bucket to each client to track tokens independently.
Final Answer:
Maintain separate token buckets per client -> Option B
Quick Check:
Separate buckets per client [OK]

Quick Trick: Use one bucket per client for separate limits [OK]

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