What are Celery task timeouts and how do I configure them?

What are Celery task timeouts and how do I configure them?

Celery task timeouts are limits on how long a task can run before it's forcibly terminated. You can configure them using the time_limit and soft_time_limit options in your task definition.

What’s the difference between time_limit and soft_time_limit?

time_limit is the maximum time a task can run before it's killed, while soft_time_limit allows the task to handle the timeout gracefully, giving it a chance to clean up.

Can I set different timeouts for different tasks?

Yes, you can set different timeouts for each task by specifying the time_limit and soft_time_limit parameters in the task decorator.

What happens if a task exceeds its time limit?

If a task exceeds its time_limit, it will be terminated immediately. If it exceeds the soft_time_limit, it will receive a SoftTimeLimitExceeded exception, allowing it to handle the situation.