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Rate Limiting Middleware Pattern English 2 posts

March 30, 2026 PHP API Rate Limiting

Rate Limiting Strategies for API Integrations in Landing

Introduction

When integrating with external APIs, it's crucial to respect their rate limits to ensure stable performance and avoid being throttled or blocked. This post will explore a practical approach to managing rate limits when syncing data to an external service within the landing project.

The Problem: Exceeding Rate Limits

The landing project integrates with an external service

March 28, 2026 PHP Middleware Pattern

Implementing Middleware for Request Handling in PHP

Introduction

This post explores the implementation of middleware in PHP applications for request handling. Middleware provides a powerful mechanism to intercept and modify requests and responses, enabling developers to build more modular and maintainable applications.

Understanding Middleware

Middleware functions sit in between the application's core logic and the incoming requests.