Error Handling & Best Practices
Learn how to handle errors gracefully, implement robust reconnection strategies, and follow production-ready best practices for gRPC streaming in Python.gRPC Status Codes
gRPC uses standard status codes to indicate errors. Understanding these codes is essential for proper error handling in Python.Common Status Codes
| Code | Name | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | OK | Success | Continue processing |
1 | CANCELLED | Operation canceled | Clean up resources |
3 | INVALID_ARGUMENT | Invalid request parameters | Fix request and retry. See Request Parameters for details. |
4 | DEADLINE_EXCEEDED | Operation timeout | Retry with backoff |
7 | PERMISSION_DENIED | Insufficient permissions | Check account permissions |
14 | UNAVAILABLE | Service unavailable | Reconnect with backoff |
16 | UNAUTHENTICATED | Authentication failed | Refresh token and retry |
Checking Error Codes in Python
Common Errors and Solutions
1. UNAUTHENTICATED - Authentication Failed
Causes:- Invalid access token
- Expired access token
- Missing authorization metadata
2. UNAVAILABLE - Service Unavailable
Causes:- Network connectivity issues
- Server temporarily unavailable
- Firewall blocking connection
3. INVALID_ARGUMENT - Bad Request
Causes:- Invalid symbol
- Invalid depth value
- Malformed request

