What is retry operator?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Retry resubscribes to a failing observable.

Deep explanation

Useful for transient failures like network issues.

Real-world example

API retry on failure.

Common mistakes

  • Infinite retry loops.

Follow-up questions

  • What is retryWhen?
  • When not to retry?

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