Question 1

How to set up a basic HTTP server with hyper?

Accepted Answer

You need an async runtime like Tokio, implement a service using hyper's Server API, and bind to a port—check the official guides for detailed examples with code snippets.

Question 2

hyper vs reqwest: which should I use for making HTTP requests?

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hyper is low-level for custom control, while reqwest is a high-level client built on hyper with easy request building and response handling; choose hyper for foundational work, reqwest for convenience.

Question 3

Does hyper support WebSockets or HTTP/3?

Accepted Answer

hyper focuses on HTTP/1 and HTTP/2; WebSocket support requires manual handling or additional crates, and HTTP/3 is not built-in, though the ecosystem may evolve.

Question 4

How to handle errors in a hyper client?

Accepted Answer

Errors are exposed through Result types in async calls, requiring manual error handling and logging—the documentation provides patterns for managing network and protocol errors.

Question 5

What performance benchmarks exist for hyper?

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hyper is optimized for low latency and high throughput, with community benchmarks often shared in discussions; refer to project reports or third-party tests for specific metrics.

Question 6

Can I use hyper with SSL/TLS easily?

Accepted Answer

No, hyper doesn't include TLS; you must integrate with crates like hyper-tls or rustls, adding configuration steps for secure connections.

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