Description: The Timeout Policy refers to a set of rules that define how to handle tasks that exceed their established timeout. In cloud computing and distributed system environments, these policies are crucial for ensuring the efficiency and stability of applications. These policies allow systems to decide whether to cancel, retry, or scale tasks that do not complete within the expected time. This is especially important in microservices architectures, where interactions between services can be complex and prone to failures. Implementing timeout policies helps prevent bottlenecks and maintain optimal performance, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that applications remain responsive. Additionally, these policies can be configured to adapt to different scenarios, allowing developers and system administrators to adjust timeouts according to the specific needs of their applications and workloads.
