Handling API Errors Effectively

Handling API Errors Effectively

Proper error handling is critical for robust API integration. This article provides guidelines on how to manage API errors to improve application stability and user experience.

Understanding API Error Types

API errors typically fall into these categories:

• Client Errors (4xx): Issues originating from the client's request, such as invalid parameters or authentication failures.
• Server Errors (5xx): Internal issues within the API server that prevent processing of requests.

Strategies for Error Handling

1. Implement Retry Logic: For transient errors, such as network issues or rate limits, implement retry logic with exponential backoff to avoid overwhelming the server.
2. Log and Monitor Errors: Capture detailed error logs and monitor patterns to identify recurring issues and inform debugging efforts.
3. Provide User Feedback: Display user-friendly error messages that offer guidance on resolving the issue, such as checking internet connectivity or verifying input data.
4. Graceful Degradation: Design your application to continue functioning with reduced features if non-critical API calls fail.

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