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Idempotency
Quick Definition
Property where multiple operations produce same result as once
Full Definition
The property where performing an operation multiple times produces the same result as once.
Examples
PUT/DELETE methods, retry safety, payment processing
Related Terms
rest-api
api-design
retry-safety
More Backend Terms
Load Balancing
Distributing traffic across multiple backend servers
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
API Versioning
Maintaining multiple API versions for backward compatibility
WebSocket
Protocol for full-duplex real-time communication over TCP
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources