What are some examples of using timeouts in code?

What are some examples of using timeouts in code?

Timeouts are used to limit the duration of operations. For example, in JavaScript, you can use setTimeout to delay execution.

Can you show me a code snippet for that?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

setTimeout(() => {
    console.log('This message is delayed by 2 seconds.');
}, 2000);

What about in Python?

In Python, you can use the threading module:

import threading

def delayed_function():
    print('This message is delayed by 2 seconds.')

threading.Timer(2.0, delayed_function).start()

Are there any other languages that handle timeouts differently?

Yes, languages like Java use ScheduledExecutorService, while C# has Task.Delay. Each has its own syntax and use cases.