Google Translate Client V2 Timeout

[phpsharps]

Hi everyone,

I've been using the Google Translate client for a few years without any issues. However, I've recently noticed that some requests are timing out and taking much longer to process. I typically handle an average of 20 requests per minute, which is only about 2% of my max quota. Despite this, it seems like Google is throttling my translations. I'm currently using the PHP Translate Client v2. This issue started happening suddenly and appears to be random, with no warning signs on Google Cloud Console.

Any ideas on what might be causing this?

Thanks!

[ibaui]

Hi @phpsharps,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

When you experience issues with the Google Translate client, such as requests timing out or taking longer to process despite staying well within your quota, various factors could be contributing to these problems.

Quota and Rate Limits: While you mentioned that you are using only 2% of your quota, there may be other limits affecting your requests. Google could impose restrictions on the number of requests that can be processed within a short period, even if you are well within your overall quota. To address this, you should revisit the Google Cloud Console to check for any hidden or unexpected quotas or limits that might be in effect. If you need to request an increase in your quota or rate limits, you can follow the steps outlined in this documentation.

Client Library Issues: The PHP Translate Client v2 you are using might have bugs or compatibility issues that could be affecting its performance. You should check for updates or newer versions of the client library, as these may contain bug fixes or performance improvements. Updating the latest version of the library might help resolve any issues you are experiencing.

Google API Service Status: Sometimes, Google’s API services may experience outages or performance issues that can affect all users. To determine if there are any ongoing disruptions or outages impacting the Translate API, you should visit the Google Cloud Status Dashboard. 

I hope the above information is helpful.