Fastify provides multiple timeout configurations to protect servers from malicious clients and resource exhaustion. Key timeout settings include headersTimeout, requestTimeout, connectionTimeout, and keepAliveTimeout, each serving different purposes in the HTTP request lifecycle. The article demonstrates how to configure these timeouts with practical examples and testing scripts, emphasizing the importance of balancing security, performance, and user experience when setting timeout values.
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