Distributed Resilience · interview question
How does a Circuit Breaker differ from a fallback mechanism in dealing with service failures?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. A Circuit Breaker prevents requests; a fallback provides alternative responses.
Why
A Circuit Breaker stops requests from reaching a failing service, whereas a fallback mechanism provides an alternative response, allowing the system to continue functioning despite the failure.
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