How do you prevent infinite loops during error handling when using retry mechanisms with HttpClient?

To prevent infinite loops when using retry mechanisms, it's crucial to set a maximum number of retry attempts. Utilize RxJS operators like `retryWhen` combined with `take` or `repeat` to limit the retries. Implement exponential backoff, increasing the delay between retries to avoid overwhelming the server. Ensure there are conditions under which you *won't* retry, like when the error is known to be unrecoverable (e.g., a 400 Bad Request indicating a problem with the request itself). Always have a fallback mechanism to prevent the retry process from running indefinitely.