What does fetch request timeout mean?

What does fetch request timeout mean?

Fetch request timeout refers to the maximum time a fetch request will wait for a response before failing.

How can I set a timeout for a fetch request?

You can set a timeout by using the AbortController to abort the fetch request after a specified duration.

Can you show me an example of using AbortController?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

const controller = new AbortController();
const timeoutId = setTimeout(() => controller.abort(), 5000);

fetch('https://api.example.com/data', { signal: controller.signal })
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    clearTimeout(timeoutId);
    console.log(data);
  })
  .catch(error => {
    if (error.name === 'AbortError') {
      console.error('Fetch request timed out');
    } else {
      console.error('Fetch error:', error);
    }
  });