KryoNet
A Java library for efficient TCP/UDP client-server network communication using NIO and Kryo serialization.
What is KryoNet?
KryoNet is a Java library designed for efficient TCP and UDP client/server network communication. It uses NIO for performance and integrates with the Kryo serialization library to automatically handle object graph transfer across the network. It solves the problem of building networked applications with a clean, simple API while maintaining high efficiency.
Java developers building client/server applications, particularly in game development or scenarios requiring efficient network communication, including desktop and Android environments.
Developers choose KryoNet for its elegant and simple API that abstracts away the complexities of NIO networking and serialization. Its tight integration with Kryo for efficient object transfer and support for features like RMI and LAN discovery make it a robust alternative to lower-level or more complicated networking libraries.
Overview
TCP/UDP client/server library for Java, based on Kryo
Use Cases
Best For
- Building multiplayer games requiring efficient network updates
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