io_bound_task.py

import time

# Simulate an I/O-bound task
def read_file():
    time.sleep(2)  # Simulating waiting for I/O operation (e.g., reading a file)
    return "File content"

# Calling the I/O-bound task
start_time = time.time()
content = read_file()
end_time = time.time()

print(f"Read file in {end_time - start_time} seconds")