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Speed Up Slow requests.get() Calls in Python

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

If you're using Python's requests library, check for network issues, increase timeout value, use asynchronous requests, and optimize slow APIs for better performance.

Troubleshooting Connection Timeouts in Python Requests

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

Troubleshooting tips for connection timeouts when using Python Requests library for HTTP requests.

Python Requests: Retry Failed Requests in 2023

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Oct 22, 2023

Handling failed requests is critical in Python. Learn how to retry failed requests using the Requests library for improved reliability.

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