How can I handle timeouts in Java microservices?

How can I handle timeouts in Java microservices?

You can handle timeouts in Java microservices by using libraries like Resilience4j or Hystrix. They allow you to set timeout configurations for your service calls.

What are the best practices for setting timeout values?

Best practices include setting timeouts based on the expected response time, considering network latency, and using circuit breakers to prevent cascading failures.

Can you give an example of implementing a timeout with Resilience4j?

Sure! You can use the @Retry and @Timeout annotations in your service method to specify the timeout duration. For example:

@Timeout(2) // Timeout after 2 seconds
public String fetchData() {
    // service call
}