python get request timeout

In this tutorial, we will explore how to make HTTP GET requests in Python using the requests library and how to handle timeouts effectively. Timeouts are crucial when working with external APIs or web services to ensure that your application does not hang indefinitely while waiting for a response.
If you haven't installed the requests library, you can do so using the following command:
In your Python script or notebook, import the requests library:
Let's start with a simple example of making a GET request to a hypothetical API endpoint. Replace the url variable with the actual API endpoint you want to access.
To add a timeout to your GET request, use the timeout parameter. This parameter specifies the maximum number of seconds to wait for a response.
In this example, if the request takes longer than the specified timeout, a requests.Timeout exception is raised, allowing you to handle the timeout gracefully.
Adjust the timeout_seconds value based on your application's requirements. It's good practice to set a reasonable timeout to prevent your application from waiting indefinitely for a response.
That's it! You've successfully added timeout handling to your Python GET requests using the requests library. Adjust the code as needed for your specific use case.
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