How can I handle timeouts in Axios with Node.js?

How can I handle timeouts in Axios with Node.js?

You can set a timeout for your Axios requests by using the timeout property in the config object. For example: axios.get(url, { timeout: 5000 }) will timeout after 5 seconds.

What happens if the request times out?

If the request times out, Axios will throw an error that you can catch using a try-catch block or by using .catch() on the promise.

Can I customize the error message for timeouts?

Yes, you can customize the error handling by checking the error type. For example, you can check if error.code is 'ECONNABORTED' to identify a timeout.

Is there a way to set a global timeout for all requests?

Yes, you can create an Axios instance with a default timeout. For example: const instance = axios.create({ timeout: 10000 }); This will apply a 10-second timeout to all requests made with that instance.