libevent / libevent/libevent

Is there a schedule concept that integrates UDP into it?

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Description

The only thing missing in libevent after so many years of use is that udp is not supported by default and you have to do your own integration.

Does the author still have the energy to add udp to it?

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing libevent’s existing scheduling and transport integration to determine what UDP support would entail, then define the expected API, behavior, and tests before implementation; completion criteria are not specified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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