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Why Aren't You Idempotent?

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Re: Why Aren't You Idempotent?

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> Why Aren't You Idempotent?

"I am, you just need to try again to find out."

As article says, the easiest solution to the problem of "exactly once" delivery is to attempt until it's confirmed and ensure the extra attempts safe to try.

Re: Why Aren't You Idempotent?

#4
My theory is that the word weirds people out and they are unsure how to pronounce it, they don't want to embarrass themselves in front of their colleagues so they just avoid the concept altogether.