TimeoutError — Easy Examples

Raised when a system function times out

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Triggering TimeoutError

How TimeoutError is raised and how to catch it.

python
# Triggering and catching TimeoutError
try:
    raise TimeoutError("operation timed out")
except TimeoutError as e:
    print(f"Caught TimeoutError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

TimeoutError is raised when raised when a system function times out. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

Handling TimeoutError

Basic error handling pattern for TimeoutError.

python
# Safe handling pattern
def safe_operation():
    try:
        raise TimeoutError("operation timed out")
    except TimeoutError:
        print("Operation failed gracefully")
        return None

result = safe_operation()
print(f"Result: {result}")

Wrapping risky operations in try/except blocks prevents your program from crashing.

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