How can I troubleshoot GitHub rate limit errors when using the API?
Rate limit errors result from excessive requests. To prevent this, try authenticating with a token, caching responses, or reducing API calls.
GitHub API rate limit errors usually occur when requests exceed GitHub’s permitted limits, particularly for unauthenticated requests. To mitigate this, generate a personal access token (PAT) and include it in your API calls for higher rate limits. Implementing request caching for frequently fetched data reduces the need for redundant API calls. Additionally, reviewing your API usage patterns and optimizing request frequency can help. To check rate limits, use GET /rate_limit endpoint, which provides information on remaining requests. Properly managing API requests not only avoids rate limits but also enhances the efficiency of GitHub interactions.
