How does rate limiting work, and can I implement it using Python?

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How does rate limiting work, and can I implement it using Python?
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Rate limiting restricts the number of requests a user or IP address can make within a specific timeframe. It's a crucial defense against many DDoS attacks. You can implement rate limiting in Python using libraries like `Flask` or `Django` (web frameworks) or by writing custom scripts that track request counts and block or delay subsequent requests exceeding the limit. Various database solutions can also be used to store and manage rate limiting data.