Question 1

How to handle WebSocket pings and pongs with Socket?

Accepted Answer

Socket requires manual handling of ping/pong messages to keep connections alive, as shown in the README example where you must explicitly send a pong reply when receiving a ping. This adds boilerplate but ensures control over connection management.

Question 2

Socket vs gen_tcp: which is better for Elixir networking?

Accepted Answer

Socket is better for projects needing a unified API across multiple protocols like WebSockets or SOCKS, while gen_tcp is preferable for raw, high-performance TCP where direct Erlang control is essential. Socket simplifies common tasks but adds abstraction.

Question 3

How to set up a SOCKS proxy server using Socket?

Accepted Answer

The README mentions SOCKS support but lacks server examples; you'd need to refer to the library's source or documentation for specific implementation, as it only highlights client-side usage in the features.

Question 4

Is Socket production-ready given it's version 0.3?

Accepted Answer

While Socket offers robust features, the 0.3 version suggests it's still evolving, so use it with caution in production—test thoroughly for stability and watch for updates that might introduce breaking changes.

Question 5

How to implement SSL/TLS connections with Socket?

Accepted Answer

Socket integrates Erlang's SSL module seamlessly; for TLS connections, use options like secure: true in WebSocket examples, or reference SSL settings in TCP/UDP functions, though detailed configuration isn't elaborated in the README.

Question 6

Can Socket handle multiple concurrent socket connections efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Socket provides basic connection management but lacks built-in concurrency features like pools or supervisors; developers must use Elixir/OTP patterns (e.g., tasks or GenServers) to scale, which adds complexity.

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