Modify Network Request Configurations
- In your Next.js application, network requests can time out if they don’t receive a response promptly. To handle this, extend the timeout setting in your HTTP client configuration, especially if you're using `axios` or a similar library.
- For instance, with `axios`, you can configure a higher timeout value like this:
import axios from 'axios';
const axiosInstance = axios.create({
baseURL: 'https://your-api-url.com',
timeout: 10000, // Set timeout to 10 seconds
});
export default axiosInstance;
Utilize Environment Variables for Configuration
- Leverage environment variables to manage and modify the timeout settings without changing your codebase. Update the `.env.local` file:
API_TIMEOUT=10000
- Use these variables in your configuration:
const timeout = process.env.API_TIMEOUT || 5000;
const axiosInstance = axios.create({
baseURL: 'https://your-api-url.com',
timeout: timeout,
});
export default axiosInstance;
Handle Network Availability Properly
- Ensure network availability before making requests. Utilize libraries like `is-online` to check connectivity, preventing timeouts due to offline status:
import isOnline from 'is-online';
const makeRequest = async () => {
const online = await isOnline();
if (!online) {
console.error('No internet connection');
return;
}
try {
const response = await axiosInstance.get('/endpoint');
console.log(response.data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Request failed:', error);
}
};
makeRequest();
Optimize Server Configuration
- If the timeout originates from a server-side issue, ensure your server is optimized to handle requests efficiently. This may include reviewing server logs, increasing resource allocations, or scaling infrastructure.
Implement Retry Logic
- For transient errors causing timeouts, consider implementing retry logic to attempt requests multiple times. Use libraries like `axios-retry`:
import axios from 'axios';
import axiosRetry from 'axios-retry';
const axiosInstance = axios.create({
baseURL: 'https://your-api-url.com',
timeout: 10000,
});
axiosRetry(axiosInstance, { retries: 3 });
export default axiosInstance;
Monitoring and Logging
- Implement monitoring and logging to effectively track request success and failure rates. This helps identify patterns that might cause timeouts, allowing preemptive action.
import axios from 'axios';
axios.interceptors.response.use(
(response) => {
console.log('Request successful:', response);
return response;
},
(error) => {
console.error('Request failed:', error);
// Optionally handle retries or other logic here
return Promise.reject(error);
}
);
Upgrade Network Infrastructure
- Consult with your network administrator to ensure that your networking infrastructure effectively supports your application’s requirements, preventing bottlenecks or high latency.
