What does HTTP error 429 typically mean when targeting an API?

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What does HTTP error 429 typically mean when targeting an API?
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An HTTP error 429, often encountered when targeting an API, signifies 'Too Many Requests'. This means the server has received too many requests from your client (your application or script) in a given amount of time, exceeding its rate limits.