Definition
A rate-limiting method that counts requests over a moving time window.
How it works
More accurate than fixed windows (which allow 2× bursts at the boundary).
Common questions
What is Sliding Window?
A rate-limiting method that counts requests over a moving time window.
How does Sliding Window work?
More accurate than fixed windows (which allow 2× bursts at the boundary).
What is Sliding Window used for in system design?
More accurate than fixed windows (which allow 2× bursts at the boundary).
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