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A timeout can leave a write in an uncertain state
In an original order-processing example, a timeout after submission is different from a validation failure before submission. Query the existing order or use an idempotency key before trying the submission again.
Bound retries to avoid duplicate actions
Blind retries can duplicate writes or keep spending tokens on an unrecoverable problem. Set a retry limit, record the failure type, and escalate when the system cannot establish the state.
What to remember
Stop after a bounded retry budget.
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