Question 1

How does SNUnit compare to using http4s on the JVM?

Accepted Answer

SNUnit leverages NGINX Unit for performance and reliability in Scala Native, but requires external server management, whereas http4s on JVM runs as an embedded server with broader library support and easier deployment.

Question 2

How to set up SSL/TLS with SNUnit?

Accepted Answer

SSL/TLS configuration is handled through NGINX Unit, not directly in SNUnit. You need to modify the Unit configuration JSON to define HTTPS listeners, as per NGINX Unit's documentation, adding an extra layer of setup.

Question 3

Can I use SNUnit with async databases like PostgreSQL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with asynchronous servers (e.g., via http4s), you can integrate async databases using Scala Native-compatible libraries, but ensure driver support and test for performance in the Native environment.

Question 4

What are the performance benchmarks for SNUnit vs other Scala servers?

Accepted Answer

SNUnit benefits from NGINX Unit's optimized C core, likely offering high throughput, but specific benchmarks aren't provided in the README; performance depends on Unit's tuning and Scala Native's efficiency.

Question 5

How to handle static file serving in SNUnit applications?

Accepted Answer

Static files are best served via NGINX Unit's configuration or external CDNs, as SNUnit focuses on dynamic request handling; you can programmatically serve files, but it's less efficient than Unit's native capabilities.

Question 6

Is SNUnit production-ready for large-scale deployments?

Accepted Answer

SNUnit builds on NGINX Unit, which is production-grade, but its Scala Native integration is niche; test thoroughly for stability and community support, as the ecosystem is smaller than JVM-based alternatives.

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