Question 1

How to handle TLS connections with gaio?

Accepted Answer

You can wrap connections with tls.Conn before delegating to gaio, but after delegation, standard I/O methods may not work, requiring integration with gaio's async API for secure communication.

Question 2

gaio vs gnet for async networking in Go?

Accepted Answer

gaio implements the proactor pattern with edge-triggered I/O, focusing on minimizing context switches, while gnet uses a reactor pattern. gaio is better for raw performance in HFT, but gnet might offer more features and ease of use for general async networking.

Question 3

Can I use gaio for HTTP servers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll need to implement HTTP parsing manually since gaio doesn't provide HTTP support out-of-the-box. It's ideal for custom protocols or when maximum performance with minimal overhead is required.

Question 4

What happens if I forget to call Watcher.Free()?

Accepted Answer

The garbage collector will eventually clean up resources, but calling Watcher.Free() is recommended to immediately close sockets and avoid potential resource leaks, as noted in the README's conventions.

Question 5

How to benchmark gaio on macOS?

Accepted Answer

The README provides system tweaks like increasing open files limits with sysctl commands (e.g., kern.maxfiles). Without these adjustments, benchmarks may fail due to system constraints.

Question 6

Does gaio support UDP?

Accepted Answer

gaio is designed for TCP-like streams, but references show it's used in projects like grasshopper for UDP. Check the documentation or examples for specifics, as it may require additional setup.

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