How to handle socket timeout with multiple recv() calls?

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Nice additions, @dimplesaini.230! I’ve actually been experimenting with python socket timeout handling in a different way that doesn’t involve settimeout() at all. If you’re looking for more control over socket timeouts, I highly recommend using non-blocking mode with select.select(). This method avoids setting a timeout on the socket directly but still lets you manage timeouts effectively. Here’s a quick example:

import select

socket.setblocking(0)  # Set the socket to non-blocking mode

ready_to_read, _, _ = select.select([socket], [], [], 20)  # Wait up to 20 seconds

if ready_to_read:
    data = socket.recv(4096)
else:
    raise Exception("Timeout reached")

In this setup, select.select() will monitor the socket and return once it’s ready for reading or the timeout is reached. It gives you fine-grained control over the timeout process without having to rely on the settimeout() method.