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Retry Attempt Load Estimator

Estimate the extra request load, success rate and exhausted requests caused by bounded retries under a constant failure probability.

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Assumes independent attempts with one constant failure probability and no retry delays, rate limiting or outage correlation. Work-seconds per window estimates average in-flight work, not peak concurrency.

    How to use Retry Attempt Load Estimator

    1. Explore the worked example. Compare catalog, checkout and upload traffic with different failure probabilities and maximum attempt counts.
    2. Replace the request groups with your own entries. Set traffic window · seconds.
    3. Choose “Estimate retry traffic”. Review retry traffic estimates, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
    4. Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

    A starting point

    Compare catalog, checkout and upload traffic with different failure probabilities and maximum attempt counts. The example is illustrative and can be replaced.

    Know what you are comparing

    What does maximum attempts include?

    It includes the original request. Three maximum attempts means one initial attempt and up to two retries. Failures are assumed independent with a constant probability.

    Files, privacy & saving

    Calculations run locally in a browser worker. Input CSV files use the column names in the downloadable template and keep your current settings. Projects restore inputs and up to four scenarios. Imports are limited to 1 MiB and 100 entries. There is no automatic saving. Public pages include advertising and optional analytics; see our privacy policy.

    CSV exports contain the entire selected table. JSON and printable HTML reports include all result tables; open the report and use your browser’s Print command for PDF.

    Using Retry Attempt Load Estimator

    Estimate the extra request load, success rate and exhausted requests caused by bounded retries under a constant failure probability.

    1. Explore the worked example. Compare catalog, checkout and upload traffic with different failure probabilities and maximum attempt counts.
    2. Replace the request groups with your own entries. Set traffic window · seconds.
    3. Choose “Estimate retry traffic”. Review retry traffic estimates, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
    4. Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

    Example

    Compare catalog, checkout and upload traffic with different failure probabilities and maximum attempt counts.

    Questions & answers

    What does maximum attempts include?

    It includes the original request. Three maximum attempts means one initial attempt and up to two retries. Failures are assumed independent with a constant probability.

    Can I compare and save alternative plans?

    Yes. Capture up to four calculated scenarios, restore their inputs and save them in a project JSON file. There is no automatic saving.

    How do I bring in my own entries?

    Download the CSV template, retain its column names and replace the example rows. Imports are limited to 100 entries and 1 MiB. A saved project also restores settings.

    What should I check before using the result?

    Assumes independent attempts with one constant failure probability and no retry delays, rate limiting or outage correlation. Work-seconds per window estimates average in-flight work, not peak concurrency.

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