TOO_MANY_FORKS

The TOO_MANY_FORKS error occurs when too many forks are generated while processing the request. This usually happens when matching too many conditional routes, which could lead to a loop or excessive resource usage.

You cannot have more than 5 has routes matched on a single path.

502

TOO_MANY_FORKS:

Bad Gateway

Troubleshoot

I'm encountering an error and reviewing the docs at /flg~eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9._f7-_v0.H1pbXxc_pwT_uVOl9HPQTOSEJsJVY_sGnFnlG1GD0mM/docs/errors/TOO_MANY_FORKS to understand what's happening. Please help me resolve this by: 1. **Suggest the fix**: Analyze my codebase context and propose what needs to be changed to resolve this error 2. **Explain the root cause**: Break down why this error occurred: - What was the code actually doing vs. what it needed to do? - What conditions triggered this specific error? - What misconception or oversight led to this? 3. **Teach the concept**: Help me understand the underlying principle: - Why does this error exist and what is it protecting me from? - What's the correct mental model for this concept? - How does this fit into the broader framework/language design? 4. **Show warning signs**: Help me recognize this pattern in the future: - What should I look out for that might cause this again? - Are there similar mistakes I might make in related scenarios? - What code smells or patterns indicate this issue? 5. **Discuss alternatives**: Explain if there are different valid approaches and their trade-offs My goal is to fix the immediate issue while building lasting understanding so I can avoid and resolve similar errors independently in the future.

To troubleshoot this error, follow these steps:

  1. Review routing configuration: Reduce the number of rewrites, redirects, or headers with a has key (conditional route) that match the erroring request path
  2. Check for recursive logic: Ensure there isn't any recursive logic in the routing configuration that could lead to excessive forking
  3. Handle unhandled exceptions: Check the application logs for any unhandled exceptions that may be causing the error

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