To prevent an API from being overloaded, the Spike Control policy is suitable. It helps manage sudden bursts of traffic by limiting the rate at which requests are processed. Here’s how it works:

Preventing Overloads:

Spike Control smooths out bursts of incoming requests by enforcing a rate limit over a short period, protecting the backend systems from being overwhelmed by excessive traffic.

Configuration:

Apply the Spike Control policy to the API to define the maximum number of requests allowed within a specific timeframe.

This ensures that the API can handle a limited number of interactions per second, preventing errors due to overload.

Implementation:

In Anypoint Platform, configure the Spike Control policy to the desired thresholds, ensuring the RPA process can handle the load effectively without errors.