Backon – Python retry (zero deps, circuit breaker, async native)
Backon is a new, zero-dependency Python library designed for handling retries and circuit breaking in both synchronous and asynchronous code. It offers a modern, feature-rich alternative to the original backoff library with support for advanced patterns like hedging and metrics.
Why it matters
Provides developers with a robust, lightweight tool to improve the reliability and fault tolerance of Python-based distributed systems.
Function decoration for backoff and retry — modern, fast, zero dependencies.
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