clj-commons / clj-commons/aleph

Add options for custom thread pool names

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Description

# Problem

Currently, thread pool names are hardcoded ([server](https://github.com/clj-commons/aleph/blob/2affe039156938a52c4fdf56fd5ae2b660c5f109/src/aleph/netty.clj#L1731) and [client](https://github.com/clj-commons/aleph/blob/2affe039156938a52c4fdf56fd5ae2b660c5f109/src/aleph/netty.clj#L1287)). This means that their threads they cannot be easily differentiated when multiple pools of the same type are instantiated in the same process.

# Solution

Add options for passing in a custom thread pool name.

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Research direction

Start in src/aleph/netty.clj at the server thread-pool code near line 1731 and client code near line 1287. Trace how options reach these pools and inspect nearby tests or usage examples. Done means both server and client support custom thread-pool names while retaining the current defaults.

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Assessment

Tech stack
clojure
Domain
backend, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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