Cheatsquad | Api

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

: Ensure users can only access the specific resources required for that feature. For example, a "User" should not be able to call an "Admin" delete endpoint. 3. Meaningful Error Handling A solid feature doesn't just crash; it fails gracefully. API CheatSquad

: Use industry standards like OAuth 2.0 or JWT (JSON Web Tokens) . : Limit the number of calls a single

Identify who is calling the API and what they are allowed to do. and formats (e.g.

: Use tools like Joi or Zod to enforce data types, lengths, and formats (e.g., ensuring an email is actually an email).