From fdf5b18cfbc1171c1946253c1b1aa329922684cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Roberts <158088236+g-samroberts@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:37:05 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Format the quota/limit style guide. (#21017) --- .../docs-writer/quota-limit-style-guide.md | 40 +++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/.gemini/skills/docs-writer/quota-limit-style-guide.md b/.gemini/skills/docs-writer/quota-limit-style-guide.md index fe18832465..b26c160cb5 100644 --- a/.gemini/skills/docs-writer/quota-limit-style-guide.md +++ b/.gemini/skills/docs-writer/quota-limit-style-guide.md @@ -1,13 +1,19 @@ # Style Guide: Quota vs. Limit -This guide defines the usage of "quota," "limit," and related terms in user-facing interfaces. +This guide defines the usage of "quota," "limit," and related terms in +user-facing interfaces. ## TL;DR -- **`quota`**: The administrative "bucket." Use for settings, billing, and requesting increases. (e.g., "Adjust your storage **quota**.") -- **`limit`**: The real-time numerical "ceiling." Use for error messages when a user is blocked. (e.g., "You've reached your request **limit**.") -- **When blocked, combine them:** Explain the **limit** that was hit and the **quota** that is the remedy. (e.g., "You've reached the request **limit** for your developer **quota**.") -- **Related terms:** Use `usage` for consumption tracking, `restriction` for fixed rules, and `reset` for when a limit refreshes. +- **`quota`**: The administrative "bucket." Use for settings, billing, and + requesting increases. (e.g., "Adjust your storage **quota**.") +- **`limit`**: The real-time numerical "ceiling." Use for error messages when a + user is blocked. (e.g., "You've reached your request **limit**.") +- **When blocked, combine them:** Explain the **limit** that was hit and the + **quota** that is the remedy. (e.g., "You've reached the request **limit** for + your developer **quota**.") +- **Related terms:** Use `usage` for consumption tracking, `restriction` for + fixed rules, and `reset` for when a limit refreshes. --- @@ -15,31 +21,41 @@ This guide defines the usage of "quota," "limit," and related terms in user-faci ### Definitions -- **Quota is the "what":** It identifies the category of resource being managed (e.g., storage quota, GPU quota, request/prompt quota). +- **Quota is the "what":** It identifies the category of resource being managed + (e.g., storage quota, GPU quota, request/prompt quota). - **Limit is the "how much":** It defines the numerical boundary. -Use **quota** when referring to the administrative concept or the request for more. Use **limit** when discussing the specific point of exhaustion. +Use **quota** when referring to the administrative concept or the request for +more. Use **limit** when discussing the specific point of exhaustion. ### When to use "quota" -Use this term for **account management, billing, and settings.** It describes the entitlement the user has purchased or been assigned. +Use this term for **account management, billing, and settings.** It describes +the entitlement the user has purchased or been assigned. **Examples:** + - **Navigation label:** Quota and usage -- **Contextual help:** Your **usage quota** is managed by your organization. To request an increase, contact your administrator. +- **Contextual help:** Your **usage quota** is managed by your organization. To + request an increase, contact your administrator. ### When to use "limit" -Use this term for **real-time feedback, notifications, and error messages.** It identifies the specific wall the user just hit. +Use this term for **real-time feedback, notifications, and error messages.** It +identifies the specific wall the user just hit. **Examples:** + - **Error message:** You’ve reached the 50-request-per-minute **limit**. - **Inline warning:** Input exceeds the 32k token **limit**. ### How to use both together -When a user is blocked, combine both terms to explain the **event** (limit) and the **remedy** (quota). +When a user is blocked, combine both terms to explain the **event** (limit) and +the **remedy** (quota). **Example:** + - **Heading:** Daily usage limit reached -- **Body:** You've reached the maximum daily capacity for your developer quota. To continue working today, upgrade your quota. +- **Body:** You've reached the maximum daily capacity for your developer quota. + To continue working today, upgrade your quota.