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Idempotent
Having the same intended effect when an operation is repeated as when it is performed once.
In everyday use
Retrying a request to set the same value does not add another order.
What to keep in mind
Confirm the operation's semantics; not every retry is safe.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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