Timeout Exception in Flutter

How to handle Timeout exception in Flutter ?

If you are encountering a timeout exception in your Flutter code when making API calls, there are several possible issues:

Review Following cases this will solve Time out exception in Flutter code

1. Emulator Connection:
   • Ensure that your emulator is properly connected to your system’s internet. Sometimes, the emulator may lose connection, leading to timeout errors.
   • Solution : Switch OFF and then ON Emulator
2. Debugging the Specific Method:
   • Identify and debug the specific method in your Flutter app that is causing the issue. Use breakpoints or logging to trace where the timeout occurs.
     Solution: Debug API method each lines
3. Internet Connectivity:
   • Verify that the internet connection is stable and working correctly. A weak or unstable connection can lead to timeouts.
   • Solution : Check Browser or Other apis , sometime API is taking more time in response
4. API Issues:
   • Sometimes, API issues that can cause timeouts. This is especially when API response not within 3 seconds
     Solution: Increase timeout in flutter code

import 'package:http/http.dart' as http;
import 'dart:convert';
import 'dart:async';

Future<void> fetchData() async {
  final String url = 'https://researchthinker.com/api/data';

  try {
    // Setting a timeout duration of 10 seconds
    final response = await http.get(Uri.parse(url)).timeout(
      Duration(seconds: 10),
      onTimeout: () {
        // Handle timeout scenario here
        throw TimeoutException('The connection has timed out, Please retry');
      },
    );

    if (response.statusCode == 200) {
      // Parse and use the response data
      final data = json.decode(response.body);
      print('Data received: $data');
    } else {
      // Handle non-200 status codes here
      print('Failed to load data: ${response.statusCode}');
    }
  } on TimeoutException catch (e) {
    print('Timeout Error: $e');
    // Show a message to the user or take appropriate action
  } catch (e) {
    print('Error: $e');
    // Handle other types of errors
  }
}