How do you timeout execution in python? #protips #tips #tipsandtricks #python #coding #learning

Want to prevent your Python code from running indefinitely? This video explores 3 methods for implementing timeouts:

1. Using the "signals" module - Set an alarm and define a handler to raise an exception when the time limit is reached.
2. Utilizing "multiprocessing" - Create a separate process for your code and limit its execution time using the join method.
3. Leveraging the "timeout_decorator" library (3rd-party) - The simplest approach! Decorate your function with a timeout value and it will automatically handle timeouts.

The video clarifies the difference between timeouts and sleep functions, highlighting that timeouts allow for continued execution until the specified limit.

Watch this video to learn when and how to implement timeouts in your Python code.