Mastering Retries in Python with the Tenacity Library

Author(s): Ganesh Bajaj

Originally published on Towards AI.

Mastering Retries in Python with the Tenacity Library

When writing production-ready software, one of the most common challenges developers face is unreliable operations. Maybe your API request fails because of a temporary network issue. Or your database query times out. Or an external service throttles you with a 429 error.

In this article, we explore the Tenacity library in Python, highlighting its purpose and advantages in building resilient software. We discuss its installation process, basic functionalities, and practical applications, including handling retries for various scenarios like API calls and database connections. Additionally, Tenacity supports both synchronous and asynchronous functions, making it a versatile choice for developers. The article emphasizes the importance of using proper retry mechanisms, and it serves as a guide to implement Tenacity effectively for robust error handling.

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