If you receive a 429 Rate Limit error response code, you will get a header called Retry-After which will include an int number. What does this int number represent?
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Correct answer: The number of seconds before you can start making requests again..
Why this is the answer
When an API server issues a 429 Too Many Requests error, it isn't just telling you to stop; it’s providing a roadmap for when it will be safe to resume. The Retry-After header is the industry-standard way to communicate this "cooling-off" period.
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