microsoft / microsoft/demikernel

[inetstack] Cleanup ARP Query Control Flow

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Description

Description

When receiving data in an active socket, we should clean up ARP query control flow.

References

  • ActiveOpenSocket::receive()

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Research direction

Start at the ActiveOpenSocket::receive() entry point and trace how ARP queries are handled when an active socket receives data. Review the surrounding inetstack networking code to determine the intended cleanup; done means the ARP query control flow is simplified without changing the receive behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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