timeout

The article explains using the `timeout` command in Linux for process management, focusing on sending `SIGTERM` followed by `SIGKILL`. It describes `SIGTERM` as a grace period shutdown and `SIGKILL` as a forceful process termination. The command syntax is detailed with examples to demonstrate effective process control, ensuring resources are not consumed unnecessarily by lingering processes.

The article discusses how to use the `timeout` command in Linux to set execution limits on system processes and integrate cleanup operations using a signal trap for SIGTERM. This ensures graceful process termination, enhancing system stability and preventing resource leaks. Examples and a script demonstrate the application of these techniques effectively.