How can I handle timeouts in async methods?

How can I handle timeouts in async methods?

You can handle timeouts in async methods by using cancellation tokens or setting a timeout for the task.

Can you show me an example of using a cancellation token?

Sure! You can create a CancellationTokenSource and pass its token to your async method. If you want to cancel, call Cancel on the source.

What happens if the task doesn't complete before the timeout?

If the task doesn't complete, you can handle it by catching a TaskCanceledException and implementing fallback logic.

Is there a way to set a specific timeout duration?

Yes, you can use Task.WhenAny to wait for either the task to complete or a delay task that represents your timeout.