RexOps / RexOps/Rex

timeout option doesn't work reliably

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Dominant language
Perl
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Description

As seen in this pr #843 the timeout option seems not to work for every connection method or on every os. We need to put some time into it to find the problem.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing pull request #843 and tracing how the timeout option is handled for each connection method and operating system. Identify the failing combinations and the relevant tests or entry points before making changes. Done means the timeout behaves consistently across the affected connection methods and operating systems.

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Assessment

Tech stack
perl
Domain
devops
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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