🐛 [Bug]: Python runner crashes on infinite loops with no output

[Alvi24-hub]

📝 Description

The Python runner on the web app cannot handle infinite loops. The runner shows no output and repeatedly reloads.

🔄 Steps to Reproduce

1. Open the web app Python runner
2. Enter the infinite loop code above

i = 1
while(i == 1):
    print("hello")

3. Click "Run Code"
4. Observe the output

🎯 Expected Behavior

1. Show output with a "Stop" button,
   OR
2. Display a timeout warning after X seconds

❌ Actual Behavior / Error Logs

💻 Environment

• OS: Windows 11
• Python Version: 3.12.7
• File Name: web-app

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[Alvi24-hub]

@steam-bell-92 I think this is worth fixing. Other Python editors can run infinite loops...
Here, it just crashes and reloads with no output.
Would be great to get this fixed.