[Solved] If a REST API returns this error:{"error": {"code": "RATE_LIMIT", "message": "Too many requests"}}What is the best way for a client to respond? | Rest API

Rest API - Error Handling

If a REST API returns this error:

{"error": {"code": "RATE_LIMIT", "message": "Too many requests"}}

What is the best way for a client to respond?

AImmediately retry the request

BWait and retry after some delay

CIgnore the error and continue

DChange the request data and retry

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Interpret the error code
"RATE_LIMIT" means the client sent too many requests in a short time.
Step 2: Choose the correct client behavior
The client should wait before retrying to avoid further rate limiting.
Final Answer:
Wait and retry after some delay -> Option B
Quick Check:
RATE_LIMIT means pause before retrying [OK]

Quick Trick: Respect RATE_LIMIT by waiting before retrying requests [OK]

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