How do I handle exceptions in API calls?

How do I handle exceptions in API calls?

You can handle exceptions in API calls by using try-catch blocks to catch errors and manage them gracefully.

Can you give me an example of that?

Sure! In Python, you can use the 'requests' library like this:

import requests

try:
    response = requests.get('https://api.example.com/data')
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an error for bad responses
except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
    print(f'An error occurred: {e}')

What if I want to retry the request after an exception?

You can implement a retry mechanism using a loop. Here's an example:

import requests
import time

url = 'https://api.example.com/data'
retries = 3
for i in range(retries):
    try:
        response = requests.get(url)
        response.raise_for_status()
        break  # Exit loop if request is successful
    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
        print(f'Attempt {i+1} failed: {e}')
        time.sleep(2)  # Wait before retrying