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FastAPI Developer Solves Stale HTTPX Connection and Cold-Start Issues
A developer encountered a stale singleton httpx connection error in a FastAPI project, where Supabase's server silently closes idle connections. The issue was compounded by a cold-start connection problem due to httpx's lack of Happy Eyeballs support, causing IPv6 connection failures on Pakistani ISPs. Solutions include calculating idle time to recreate connections and retrying on specific errors.
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The post highlights a niche but real pain point for developers using Supabase with FastAPI in regions with IPv6 routing issues, though the solutions are basic workarounds rather than novel fixes.
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