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The Circuit Breaker Pattern: An Effective Shield Against Cascading Failures
The Circuit Breaker Pattern Demystified
Named after the electrical circuit breaker that we are all familiar with, the Circuit Breaker pattern in distributed systems serves a similar purpose - it 'trips' or 'opens' when it detects a certain number of failures, thereby protecting the system from further damage. In essence, it stops a failing system from being overwhelmed with requests and gives it time to recover, all while ensuring the broader system continues to function to the best of its ability.
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