Good steps to take in the article. But I'd also add that Django REST Framework, which they seem to be using, has throttling capabilities built-in which I would have attempted before changing the API:…
Offer something in exchange for emails. Maybe a short tutorial packaged in a PDF?
Django because there are a lot more resources, and the community is pretty welcoming to beginners -- so it's very easy to find help. If you are in need of a beginner-friendly tutorial, I would recommend the Djangogirls…
Good steps to take in the article. But I'd also add that Django REST Framework, which they seem to be using, has throttling capabilities built-in which I would have attempted before changing the API:…
Offer something in exchange for emails. Maybe a short tutorial packaged in a PDF?
Django because there are a lot more resources, and the community is pretty welcoming to beginners -- so it's very easy to find help. If you are in need of a beginner-friendly tutorial, I would recommend the Djangogirls…