HTTP Integration · interview question
If timeouts and retries fails in production, what handling philosophy is strongest?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Fail in a way that preserves the reason, keeps the boundary honest, and avoids hiding the real source of the problem.
Why
Reliable systems preserve context. Silent failure makes the next debugging round slower and riskier.
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