Code AnalysisIntermediate 60s

Non-idempotent retry double charge

What is the failure mode and fix?

Starter code

def pay(order_id, amount):
    charge = gateway.charge(amount)  # network timeout -> retry
    return charge
# caller retries on timeout with no idempotency key

payments idempotency retry

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