How do I configure timeouts in C# applications?

How do I configure timeouts in C# applications?

You can configure timeouts in C# using the CancellationTokenSource or by setting timeout properties in your HTTP client.

Can you show me an example using HttpClient?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main()
    {
        using var client = new HttpClient();
        client.Timeout = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5);
        try
        {
            var response = await client.GetAsync("https://example.com");
            Console.WriteLine(response.StatusCode);
        }
        catch (TaskCanceledException)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Request timed out.");
        }
    }
}

What happens if the timeout is reached?

If the timeout is reached, a TaskCanceledException is thrown, which you can catch to handle the timeout gracefully.

Are there any best practices for setting timeouts?

Yes, it's best to set timeouts based on the expected response time of the service and to handle exceptions properly to avoid application crashes.