Retry after the maximum limit of API calls gets exceeded

Question

After reaching the maximum limit of making API calls for updating the alert state, through Alert APIs, it shows an error called "too many requests". How can i solve this problem? Do i need to retry of making the API calls again, if do so, upto what time, i could wait to re-request the API calls again. Can anyone help me, to solve this issue?

Answer 1

Hey there Gurram Sukanya Devi

That's a good question and thanks for using QandA platform

yeah those are somewtimes annoying Firstly, check if the API response includes a "Retry-After" header, indicating how long to wait before retrying. this value helps prevent overloading the server and hitting the rate limit again too quickly.

and implementing exponential backoff is really good plan if the header isn't provided. you can gradually increasing the wait time between retries, allowing the server to recover. and mantain smooth operation of your app.

Yes, you should retry making API calls after encountering a rate limit error. wait for the timer if its not doing it. implement exponential backoff, increasing the wait time between retries. There isn't a fixed "up to what time" to wait; follow a reasonable backoff strategy, such as waiting a few seconds initially and gradually increasing the wait time with each subsequent retry.

If this helps kindlyu accept the answer thanks much.