A 429 Is a Signal, Not a Suggestion: Build a Retry Ladder for Free Endpoints
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A 429 Is a Signal, Not a Suggestion: Build a Retry Ladder for Free Endpoints Retries are a schedule, not a reflex. A free model endpoint returns 429 when it is overloaded. An immediate retry adds to that overload. A retry ladder spaces attempts out with exponential backoff and jitter. This tutorial…
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- 2026-08-23 13:06 · DEV Community — AI
A 429 Is a Signal, Not a Suggestion: Build a Retry Ladder for Free Endpoints