Design Microservices Architecture with Patterns and Principles - Timeout Pattern

The video tutorial explains the timeout pattern, which is used to prevent indefinite waiting for service responses by setting a maximum time limit. This pattern is crucial in microservice architectures to enhance system performance and reliability. A real-world example is provided using an e-commerce application, where the timeout pattern helps manage shopping cart and payment processing services. The importance of this pattern for customer experience and loyalty is emphasized, as it ensures customers do not wait indefinitely for payment confirmations.

Can you provide an example of how the timeout pattern is applied in microservice architecture?

What are the potential consequences of not applying the timeout pattern in service calls?