How do I handle timeout exceptions in Java?

How do I handle timeout exceptions in Java?

In Java, you can handle timeout exceptions using try-catch blocks. You can catch specific exceptions like SocketTimeoutException.

Can you show me a code example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

try {
    // Code that may timeout
} catch (SocketTimeoutException e) {
    System.out.println("Timeout occurred: " + e.getMessage());
}

What if I want to set a custom timeout value?

You can set a custom timeout using methods like setSoTimeout(int timeout) on sockets or using setConnectionRequestTimeout(int timeout) in HTTP clients.

Are there best practices for handling these exceptions?

Yes, always log the exceptions, provide user feedback, and consider retry mechanisms for transient issues.