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Add equivalent of `getnameinfo`

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Description

Should the inverse of resolve_addresses be part of this proposal? Eg resolve_name based on getnameinfo.

Although they would be each other's mirror image, their use cases are very different. resolve_addresses is used by almost every application that is connected to the internet, while its inverse resolve_name is relatively niche.

  • Pro: symmetry
  • Con: Not part of the MVP spirit. Can be added later.

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Review the existing resolve_addresses proposal and the getnameinfo use case described here. Decide whether a resolve_name counterpart belongs in the MVP, then document the decision and define the API scope if it does. The issue is complete when the proposal has a resolved, implementable direction.

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Assessment

Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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