> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.antigen.sh/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Advanced patterns

> Rate limits, idempotency, and retry policies for high-volume automation.

At scale, small mistakes amplify. This section covers defensive patterns so automation stays reliable under load.

Read these articles before opening your integration to high-traffic events.

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    Control throughput and keep shared systems responsive.
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  <Card title="Idempotency" icon="copy-check" href="/docs/help/product/automation/advanced/idempotency">
    Make repeated requests safe and predictable.
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  <Card title="Retry policies" icon="rotate-ccw" href="/docs/help/product/automation/advanced/retry-policies">
    Recover from transient failures without creating more load.
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