HTTP JSON APIs · interview question
How can you ensure that a Java application using HttpClient does not suffer from resource exhaustion during network failures?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Set appropriate timeout configurations
Why
Setting appropriate timeout configurations ensures that requests will not hang indefinitely during network failures, thus preventing resource exhaustion by allowing resources to be freed after a defined period.
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