Glossary term
What is Retry? Meaning for developers
Trying a failed operation again. Example: Retry once after a network blip.
Learn it properly · System DesignLesson 41: Timeouts, Retries & Backoff with JitterOne slow dependency with no timeout, plus clients that retry instantly, can take down an entire site. How to set timeouts from real latency, propagate deadlines, retry only what's safe, avoid retry amplification, and why backoff needs jitter.