libp2p / libp2p/go-libp2p-pubsub

Disconnect slow peers

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Go
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Description

Instead of infinitely buffering by using go routines, we should disconnect slow peers (peers that develop a large outbound queue).

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Research direction

Start by tracing how outbound queues and goroutines are managed for peers in the pubsub implementation. Determine how a peer becomes slow and what queue condition should trigger disconnection. Done means slow peers no longer buffer indefinitely and the behavior is covered by relevant tests, though no specific files or tests are named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
distributed-systems, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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