cfnptr / cfnptr/nets

Use io_uring on linux

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enhancement
Dominant language
C
Stars
4
Forks
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Description

Use modern network I/O interface io_uring on Linux. When it's stable and implemented in other libraries like nginx, asio and libuv.

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked io_uring documentation and reviewing how this C networking library currently handles network I/O on Linux. Compare the approach with nginx, asio, and libuv as the issue suggests. The issue does not name an entry point, tests, compatibility requirements, or a concrete definition of done.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, linux
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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