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[inetstack] Implement Missing Features in TCP Layer

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Description

Description

We should implement the following missing functionalities in the TCP layer:

  • TCP Fast Open
  • Nagle's algorithm (optional)
  • Silly window syndrome
  • Fast retransmit
  • Congestion control

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the TCP layer and identifying how its current behavior relates to TCP Fast Open, Nagle's algorithm, silly window syndrome, fast retransmit, and congestion control. Done means the selected missing TCP functionalities are implemented and each corresponding checklist item can be marked complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
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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