Glossary
Exponential backoff
Waiting progressively longer between retries, usually with a random component.
It stops a failing job from hammering a target and from synchronising with its own other workers.
Further reading: Errors and retries.
Related terms
- Rate limiting
A target slowing or refusing a client that sends too many requests, usually with a 429 status. - Retry amplification
The number of attempts made for each successful result.
Test it on your own targets.
Create an account, run the measurement harness against your real workload, and read the numbers before you commit to anything.