Add task execution timeout mechanism

[ahogappa]

What

Add optional timeout mechanism for task execution to prevent tasks from hanging indefinitely.

Goal

Users can configure a maximum execution time for tasks. If a task exceeds this time, it should be terminated and raise a timeout error. This prevents hung tasks from blocking dependent tasks and the entire execution flow.

Approach

• Add opt-in timeout configuration at the task class level or via run options
• No default timeout to maintain current behavior
• Consider timeout scope (run only vs. run + clean)
• Handle cleanup appropriately when a task times out
• Define clear timeout error type for user handling

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🔗 Similar Issues

Related Issues

• Add optional retry mechanism for failed tasks #86
• Handle secondary errors during cleanup after run failure #84
• Redesign: Invert Task.run and Task.new.run semantics #89
• Add structured error logging mechanism #83

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• ahogappa

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