Implement request rate limiting

[donaldp]

Description

Implement middleware for request rate limiting

Why

Rate limiting is essential for preventing abuse, protecting server resources, and ensuring fair usage among users. It helps mitigate DDoS attacks, reduces the risk of excessive API consumption, and improves overall application stability. By implementing a rate limiter, we can enforce request quotas, preventing any single user or client from overwhelming applications built with formidablejs

Possible Implementation & Open Questions

• Use a middleware-based approach to intercept and monitor incoming requests.
• Consider using in-memory stores like Redis for tracking request counts.
• Consider using fastify-rate-limit since formidablejs uses Fastify under the hood.
• Define rate limits based on IP address, API keys, or user authentication levels.
• Allow configurable limits (e.g., X requests per minute) with dynamic adjustments for different routes.

Is this something you're interested in working on?

Yes