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How does Spring Boot handle HTTP request timeout propagation?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Timeout propagation ensures downstream calls respect upstream request deadlines.
Deep explanation
Without propagation, downstream services may continue processing even after client disconnect. Spring WebClient and Reactor support context-based cancellation signals to propagate timeout across service chain.
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