libp2p / libp2p/go-mplex

Correctly implement write deadlines

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Go
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Forks
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Description

Write deadlines should:

  1. Apply to in-progress writes.
  2. Shouldn't corrupt the state of the entire connection.

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Research direction

Start by locating the connection write path and its deadline handling, then inspect the existing tests around writes and connection state. Verify that deadlines affect writes already in progress without corrupting the entire connection; add or update coverage for both behaviors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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