TCGAretriever (version 1.10.3)

check_TCGAretriever_connection: Check Connection to the cBioPortal Server

Description

Performs a connection check to determine if the remote cBioPortal data server is reachable and responsive.

Usage

check_TCGAretriever_connection()

Value

logical; `TRUE` if the system can connect and retrieve data within the time limit, `FALSE` otherwise.

Author

Damiano Fantini,

Details

This function attempts to fetch cancer studies within a strict 2-second time limit. If the function returns `FALSE`, it may indicate:

• The server is currently down for maintenance.

• The user's internet connection is inactive or blocked by a firewall.

• The connection speed is too slow to support reliable data retrieval for larger datasets.

References

https://www.data-pulse.com/dev_site/TCGAretriever/

Examples

if (FALSE) {
check_TCGAretriever_connection()
}