mholt/PapaParse

timeout for download

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#786 opened on Apr 21, 2020

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Description

The download option currently provides no way to set a timeout, so when a server misbehaves, it can take a long time before an error callback arrives.

The download timoeut should be configurable.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
api
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptPapaParse API knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
The issue requests adding a configurable timeout for the download functionality. Examine the existing download implementation in the source code (likely in `src/` or `papaparse.js`) to identify where the HTTP request is made (e.g., XMLHttpRequest or fetch). Add a `timeout` option to the config, pass it to the request, and ensure the error callback is invoked on timeout. Update the documentation and add tests if applicable.