Answer
Circuit breakers protect services from overload.
Stop cascading failures.
Used with timeouts, bulkheads, and fallbacks.
Stop cascading failures.
Used with timeouts, bulkheads, and fallbacks.
Quick Answer
Circuit breakers under high load: they protect downstream services from being overwhelmed by request storms. Under high load, circuit breakers may open more frequently - this is intended behavior. Ensure fallbacks handle high volume gracefully. Tune thresholds based on load test data. Use request queuing (bounded) before the circuit breaker to smooth short spikes without tripping.
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