python MySQLDB query timeout

Question

I\'m trying to enforce a time limit on queries in python MySQLDB. I have a situation where I have no control over the queries, but need to ensure that they do not run over a

Answer 1

I've tried using signal.SIGALRM to interrupt the call to execute, but this does not seem to work. The signal gets sent, but does not get caught until after the call to execute finishes.

mysql library handles interrupted systems calls internally so you won't see side effects of SIGALRM until after API call completes (short of killing the current thread or process)

You can try patching MySQL-Python and use MYSQL_OPT_READ_TIMEOUT option (added in mysql 5.0.25)