Ugh, the 429 status code is the worst! I feel your pain.
I’ve had luck with exponential backoff—start with like 1 sec, then double it each time you hit the limit.
Also, check if the API docs mention any headers like `Retry-After`. Some APIs tell you exactly when to try again.
For monitoring, I use Postman or Insomnia to track requests. They won’t stop the 429, but at least you’ll see it coming.
I’ve had luck with exponential backoff—start with like 1 sec, then double it each time you hit the limit.
Also, check if the API docs mention any headers like `Retry-After`. Some APIs tell you exactly when to try again.
For monitoring, I use Postman or Insomnia to track requests. They won’t stop the 429, but at least you’ll see it coming.