What are some effective retry strategies in Python?

What are some effective retry strategies in Python?

In Python, common retry strategies include exponential backoff, fixed intervals, and using libraries like retrying.

Can you explain exponential backoff?

Exponential backoff is a strategy where the wait time between retries increases exponentially, reducing the load on the server.

How can I implement this in my code?

You can use the time.sleep() function along with a loop to implement exponential backoff. Would you like a code example?

Yes, please provide a code example.

Here's a simple example:

import time
import random

def retry_with_exponential_backoff(max_retries):
    for i in range(max_retries):
        try:
            # Your code that might fail
            break  # Exit loop if successful
        except Exception:
            wait_time = 2 ** i + random.uniform(0, 1)
            time.sleep(wait_time)