How can I handle timeouts in Python's asyncio library?

How can I handle timeouts in Python's asyncio library?

You can use the asyncio.wait_for() function to set a timeout for your coroutines. If the coroutine doesn't complete in the specified time, it raises a TimeoutError.

Can you show me a code example of using asyncio with a timeout?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

import asyncio

async def my_coroutine():
    await asyncio.sleep(2)
    return 'Completed'

async def main():
    try:
        result = await asyncio.wait_for(my_coroutine(), timeout=1)
        print(result)
    except asyncio.TimeoutError:
        print('The operation timed out!')

asyncio.run(main())

What happens if the timeout is reached?

If the timeout is reached, a TimeoutError is raised, and you can handle it using a try-except block as shown in the example.

Are there any other ways to manage timeouts in asyncio?

Yes, you can also use asyncio.wait() with a timeout parameter, or implement your own timeout logic using asyncio.Event.