How do I handle rate limiting errors in my application?

How do I handle rate limiting errors in my application?

Rate limiting errors occur when you exceed the allowed number of requests to an API. You can handle them by implementing exponential backoff, which means you wait longer between retries after each failure.

What is exponential backoff?

Exponential backoff is a strategy where you increase the wait time between retries exponentially. For example, if the first retry waits 1 second, the next might wait 2 seconds, then 4 seconds, and so on.

Are there any libraries that can help with this?

Yes, many libraries can help with rate limiting and retries, such as axios-retry for JavaScript or retrying for Python.

What should I do if the API continues to return rate limiting errors?

If you continue to receive rate limiting errors, consider optimizing your requests, reducing the frequency of calls, or checking if the API provider offers higher rate limits for your account.