Advanced – Non-Functional Testing
Retry Pattern – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A resilience pattern where failed operations are retried, typically with exponential backoff and jitter.
In simple words
Automatically re-attempting failed calls, usually with a growing delay.
Exam tip
Always combine retries with a circuit breaker to avoid retry storms.
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