Distributed

Timeout Pattern

Description

The Timeout pattern limits the amount of time an application waits for a response from a service. If the response is not received within the time limit, the operation is aborted.

Where to use

  • Latency management.
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  • Preventing resource exhaustion.

Real World Example

An HTTP client is configured with a 2-second timeout. If the server doesn't respond in 2 seconds, the client throws an error and frees up the connection.

Code Example

# Code Concept for Timeout Pattern\n# This pattern is architectural.\n\nclass Service:\n    def execute(self):\n        # Implementation logic\n        pass