gRPC [Java] Master Class: Build Modern API and Microservices - [Theory] Deadlines

The video tutorial discusses the importance of setting deadlines in GRPC to manage how long clients are willing to wait for an RPC to complete. It emphasizes the need for setting appropriate deadlines for each RPC call, considering the API's expected completion time. The server should cancel tasks if deadlines are exceeded. Deadlines are propagated across GRPC calls, ensuring all microservices in a chain are aware of the time constraints. The tutorial recommends reading a GRPC blog for further understanding.

What is the purpose of setting a deadline for GRPC clients?

What factors should be considered when choosing a deadline for an API call?

How does the server respond if the deadline has been exceeded?

Explain how deadlines are propagated across GRPC calls.

Why is it important for all microservices to be aware of deadlines?