How can I handle failures in APIs effectively?

How can I handle failures in APIs effectively?

Handling API failures involves implementing retries, error logging, and fallback mechanisms. Would you like details on any specific strategy?

What are some common error types I should be aware of?

Common error types include 4xx client errors, 5xx server errors, and network issues. Each requires a different handling approach.

How do I implement a retry mechanism?

You can implement a retry mechanism using exponential backoff, where you wait longer between each retry attempt. Would you like a code example?

Yes, please provide a code example for a retry mechanism.

Here's a simple example in Python using the requests library... [code snippet]