Anatomy of a Throttler, part 3

This post, the third in a series on throttlers, delves into the client-side aspects of throttling. It introduces the concept of client identification for better analysis and operational control, discussing the risks of exemption and starvation. It proposes prioritization through de-prioritization using a probabilistic approach and explores throttling based on different metrics, highlighting the nuances of exemption. The post also covers categorization and breakdown of client identities for granular control, the importance of time-limited rules, and contrasts cooperative throttling with enforcement models like proxies.