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Missing feature: sendfile
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asyncio feature parity
design discussion
missing piece
polish
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- Python
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Description
On Unix, os.sendfile is present and just needs a simple (but slightly finicky) wrapper.
On Windows, os.sendfile doesn't exist, but we can wrap TransmitFile - shouldn't be too hard.
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Research direction
The issue names no files or tests. Start by reviewing the project’s existing I/O entry points and the Unix os.sendfile and Windows TransmitFile APIs; done means exposing sendfile support on both platforms with the expected wrapper behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100