How can I handle timeouts in Python's asyncio?

How can I handle timeouts in Python's asyncio?

You can use the asyncio.wait_for() function to set a timeout for your asynchronous tasks.

Can you show me a code example?

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, an asyncio.TimeoutError is raised, which you can catch to handle the situation.

Are there any other ways to manage timeouts?

Yes, you can also use asyncio.shield() to protect a coroutine from being cancelled, or implement your own timeout logic.