# [System Design] ⁠ The Rate Limiter Playbook

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Podcast: [Software Engineer Interview Prep Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/software-engineer-interview-prep-podcast-7756520)
Published: 2026-03-07T08:48:11+00:00
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