What is the GitHub API’s rate limiting system and how does it work for authenticated vs unauthenticated requests?

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What is the GitHub API’s rate limiting system and how does it work for authenticated vs unauthenticated requests?

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The GitHub API's rate limiting system differentiates between authenticated and unauthenticated requests. Authenticated requests have a higher limit of 5,000 per hour per user. Unauthenticated requests are limited to 60 per hour per IP. This distinction is crucial for managing API usage.