discussion: timeout handling using AbortController
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Description
Not sure if this is discussed before. Can ssh2 support AbortController so certain operations can be cancellable due to say timeout?
Currently I implemented a timeout before invoking FastGet. But while the main app timeout the operation (do not wait for it to finish), I believe FastGet actually is still running. So I am looking for a way to cancel the operation when timeout, without terminating the connection. The advantage is I can reduce unnecessary bandwidth usage, and clean up the file without the file being locked.
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Start with the FastGet operation and the current timeout behavior described in the issue, then review how AbortController could represent cancellation without terminating the connection. Done means a timed-out operation stops its ongoing work and avoids unnecessary bandwidth or file-locking effects while the connection remains usable.
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- Tech stack
- javascript, node.js
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- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
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- 5/5
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- Over a week
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- Needs clarification
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- 25/100