Api: Cheatsquad

: Limit the number of calls a single API key or IP address can make per minute/hour.

Identify who is calling the API and what they are allowed to do. API CheatSquad

: Prefix your routes (e.g., /v1/feature ) so you can update logic in the future without breaking existing integrations. : Limit the number of calls a single

Protect your system from being overwhelmed by too many requests, whether intentional (DDoS) or accidental (loops in client code). API CheatSquad

Never trust incoming data. A solid feature strictly validates every field to prevent common attacks like SQL Injection or Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) .

: Provide enough info for a developer to fix the issue without leaking sensitive system details (like stack traces). 4. Rate Limiting & Throttling