What are the best retry strategies for API calls?

What are the best retry strategies for API calls?

There are several effective retry strategies for API calls, including exponential backoff, fixed interval, and circuit breaker patterns. Would you like to know more about a specific one?

Can you explain exponential backoff?

Exponential backoff is a strategy where the wait time between retries increases exponentially. For example, if the first retry waits 1 second, the next might wait 2 seconds, then 4, and so on. This helps to reduce the load on the server.

What are the advantages of using a circuit breaker pattern?

The circuit breaker pattern helps to prevent an application from repeatedly trying to execute an operation that's likely to fail. It can improve system stability and provide faster failure responses.

How do I implement these strategies in my code?

Implementation depends on the programming language and framework you're using. I can provide examples in specific languages if you let me know which one you're using.