crossbario / crossbario/autobahn-python
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Description
The PR https://github.com/crossbario/autobahn-python/pull/967 has merged the Autobahn Native Vector Extensions (NXP), which include an accelerated UTF8 validator.
We should make use of this when available in the Autobahn WebSocket layer. The native SIMD code has significant performance speedup versus CPython/PyPy/Cython/..
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the merged PR #967 and trace the Autobahn WebSocket layer to find where UTF-8 validation currently occurs. Confirm the native validator is used when available and retain the existing fallback behavior; add or update coverage for both paths if the relevant tests are identified.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100