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Apple's new network responsiveness test

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Description

Apple has also been trying to get more networks to have less queueing and be more responsive. Their new test, called "networkQuality" just shipped, and the ietf draft specification for it is here:

https://github.com/network-quality/draft-cpaasch-ippm-responsiveness

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked IETF draft for the networkQuality test, then compare its requirements with Ethr's existing TCP, UDP, and ICMP measurement capabilities. The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points, so the implementation boundary and completion criteria need to be established before work begins.

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Assessment

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

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