JanWielgus / JanWielgus/PacketCommunication

Fix ESP8266WiFiComm available() method

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Description

Now it always returns true, because there was problems with udp.available() method.
Try for example to use udp.parsePacket() method instead, but test it well (for example what will happen if someone use it several times, or at least if can be used twice in a row without read() method)

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Research direction

Start at the ESP8266WiFiComm available() method and inspect how its udp object is used. Compare udp.available() with udp.parsePacket(), then test repeated calls, including two calls in a row without read(); done means available() accurately reflects packet availability without always returning true.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
embedded-iot, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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