APIs & Integration
Exponential backoff
A retry strategy that waits progressively longer between repeated attempts.
Example
Retries wait one second, then two, then four, reducing pressure on the failing service.
Why people use it
Teams use “Exponential backoff” when they need to connect systems reliably and troubleshoot integrations.
What you'll hear
“How are we using Exponential backoff to connect the model to the rest of the product?”