microsoft / microsoft/demikernel
IPv6 support
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Description
Context
Currently, the various backends support only IPv4-based communication (see also #204). Backends should add IPv6 support.
Proposed Solution
With the resolution of #204, backends will optionally be able to support IPv6 in addition to IPv4 through the SocketAddr enum. Each backend can add support for IPv6 as appropriate.
Alternative Solutions
Support for IPv6 adds complexity, especially in inetstack. The alternative is to not offer such support.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the resolution of #204 and the SocketAddr enum to understand the intended IPv4/IPv6 interface. Then inspect the backend implementations and inetstack to determine which backends need changes and what IPv6 support entails. Done means the applicable backends can communicate over IPv6 in addition to IPv4 without leaving the supported behavior undefined.
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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
- 30/100