How can you combine exponential backoff with jitter to improve retry behavior in DynamoDB error handling?

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DynamoDB - with AWS SDK

AAdd a random small delay to the exponential backoff wait time

BUse a fixed delay without randomness

CRetry immediately without delay but limit attempts

DDouble the delay each retry without randomness

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand jitter concept
Jitter adds randomness to delay to avoid retry storms from many clients.
Step 2: Combine jitter with exponential backoff
Add a random small delay to the exponential backoff time to spread retries.
Final Answer:
Add a random small delay to the exponential backoff wait time -> Option A
Quick Check:
Exponential backoff + jitter = random delay added [OK]

Quick Trick: Add randomness to backoff delay to reduce retry collisions [OK]

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