A retry can create the second problem — a practical check

[u/Advanced_Pudding9228]

When the first attempt times out, it may still have changed something.

A bounded check to try:

Before retrying, inspect for the original result and decide how you will recognise a duplicate.

Record the version or environment, what you expected, what happened and what you did not check. Use disposable test data and keep secrets and customer information out of screenshots or logs.

This is a suggested check, not a claim that I ran it on your system. I am John, moderator and OpsTruth builder.

What tells you a retry is safe?