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13 | # file handle or descriptor readable |
13 | # file handle or descriptor readable |
14 | my $w = AnyEvent->io (fh => $fh, poll => "r", cb => sub { ... }); |
14 | my $w = AnyEvent->io (fh => $fh, poll => "r", cb => sub { ... }); |
15 | |
15 | |
16 | # one-shot or repeating timers |
16 | # one-shot or repeating timers |
17 | my $w = AnyEvent->timer (after => $seconds, cb => sub { ... }); |
17 | my $w = AnyEvent->timer (after => $seconds, cb => sub { ... }); |
18 | my $w = AnyEvent->timer (after => $seconds, interval => $seconds, cb => ... |
18 | my $w = AnyEvent->timer (after => $seconds, interval => $seconds, cb => ...); |
19 | |
19 | |
20 | print AnyEvent->now; # prints current event loop time |
20 | print AnyEvent->now; # prints current event loop time |
21 | print AnyEvent->time; # think Time::HiRes::time or simply CORE::time. |
21 | print AnyEvent->time; # think Time::HiRes::time or simply CORE::time. |
22 | |
22 | |
23 | # POSIX signal |
23 | # POSIX signal |
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42 | This manpage is mainly a reference manual. If you are interested in a |
42 | This manpage is mainly a reference manual. If you are interested in a |
43 | tutorial or some gentle introduction, have a look at the AnyEvent::Intro |
43 | tutorial or some gentle introduction, have a look at the AnyEvent::Intro |
44 | manpage. |
44 | manpage. |
45 | |
45 | |
46 | SUPPORT |
46 | SUPPORT |
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47 | An FAQ document is available as AnyEvent::FAQ. |
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48 | |
47 | There is a mailinglist for discussing all things AnyEvent, and an IRC |
49 | There also is a mailinglist for discussing all things AnyEvent, and an |
48 | channel, too. |
50 | IRC channel, too. |
49 | |
51 | |
50 | See the AnyEvent project page at the Schmorpforge Ta-Sa Software |
52 | See the AnyEvent project page at the Schmorpforge Ta-Sa Software |
51 | Repository, at <http://anyevent.schmorp.de>, for more info. |
53 | Repository, at <http://anyevent.schmorp.de>, for more info. |
52 | |
54 | |
53 | WHY YOU SHOULD USE THIS MODULE (OR NOT) |
55 | WHY YOU SHOULD USE THIS MODULE (OR NOT) |
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71 | module users into the same thing by forcing them to use the same event |
73 | module users into the same thing by forcing them to use the same event |
72 | model you use. |
74 | model you use. |
73 | |
75 | |
74 | For modules like POE or IO::Async (which is a total misnomer as it is |
76 | For modules like POE or IO::Async (which is a total misnomer as it is |
75 | actually doing all I/O *synchronously*...), using them in your module is |
77 | actually doing all I/O *synchronously*...), using them in your module is |
76 | like joining a cult: After you joined, you are dependent on them and you |
78 | like joining a cult: After you join, you are dependent on them and you |
77 | cannot use anything else, as they are simply incompatible to everything |
79 | cannot use anything else, as they are simply incompatible to everything |
78 | that isn't them. What's worse, all the potential users of your module |
80 | that isn't them. What's worse, all the potential users of your module |
79 | are *also* forced to use the same event loop you use. |
81 | are *also* forced to use the same event loop you use. |
80 | |
82 | |
81 | AnyEvent is different: AnyEvent + POE works fine. AnyEvent + Glib works |
83 | AnyEvent is different: AnyEvent + POE works fine. AnyEvent + Glib works |
82 | fine. AnyEvent + Tk works fine etc. etc. but none of these work together |
84 | fine. AnyEvent + Tk works fine etc. etc. but none of these work together |
83 | with the rest: POE + IO::Async? No go. Tk + Event? No go. Again: if your |
85 | with the rest: POE + IO::Async? No go. Tk + Event? No go. Again: if your |
84 | module uses one of those, every user of your module has to use it, too. |
86 | module uses one of those, every user of your module has to use it, too. |
85 | But if your module uses AnyEvent, it works transparently with all event |
87 | But if your module uses AnyEvent, it works transparently with all event |
86 | models it supports (including stuff like IO::Async, as long as those use |
88 | models it supports (including stuff like IO::Async, as long as those use |
87 | one of the supported event loops. It is trivial to add new event loops |
89 | one of the supported event loops. It is easy to add new event loops to |
88 | to AnyEvent, too, so it is future-proof). |
90 | AnyEvent, too, so it is future-proof). |
89 | |
91 | |
90 | In addition to being free of having to use *the one and only true event |
92 | In addition to being free of having to use *the one and only true event |
91 | model*, AnyEvent also is free of bloat and policy: with POE or similar |
93 | model*, AnyEvent also is free of bloat and policy: with POE or similar |
92 | modules, you get an enormous amount of code and strict rules you have to |
94 | modules, you get an enormous amount of code and strict rules you have to |
93 | follow. AnyEvent, on the other hand, is lean and up to the point, by |
95 | follow. AnyEvent, on the other hand, is lean and to the point, by only |
94 | only offering the functionality that is necessary, in as thin as a |
96 | offering the functionality that is necessary, in as thin as a wrapper as |
95 | wrapper as technically possible. |
97 | technically possible. |
96 | |
98 | |
97 | Of course, AnyEvent comes with a big (and fully optional!) toolbox of |
99 | Of course, AnyEvent comes with a big (and fully optional!) toolbox of |
98 | useful functionality, such as an asynchronous DNS resolver, 100% |
100 | useful functionality, such as an asynchronous DNS resolver, 100% |
99 | non-blocking connects (even with TLS/SSL, IPv6 and on broken platforms |
101 | non-blocking connects (even with TLS/SSL, IPv6 and on broken platforms |
100 | such as Windows) and lots of real-world knowledge and workarounds for |
102 | such as Windows) and lots of real-world knowledge and workarounds for |
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103 | Now, if you *do want* lots of policy (this can arguably be somewhat |
105 | Now, if you *do want* lots of policy (this can arguably be somewhat |
104 | useful) and you want to force your users to use the one and only event |
106 | useful) and you want to force your users to use the one and only event |
105 | model, you should *not* use this module. |
107 | model, you should *not* use this module. |
106 | |
108 | |
107 | DESCRIPTION |
109 | DESCRIPTION |
108 | AnyEvent provides an identical interface to multiple event loops. This |
110 | AnyEvent provides a uniform interface to various event loops. This |
109 | allows module authors to utilise an event loop without forcing module |
111 | allows module authors to use event loop functionality without forcing |
110 | users to use the same event loop (as only a single event loop can |
112 | module users to use a specific event loop implementation (since more |
111 | coexist peacefully at any one time). |
113 | than one event loop cannot coexist peacefully). |
112 | |
114 | |
113 | The interface itself is vaguely similar, but not identical to the Event |
115 | The interface itself is vaguely similar, but not identical to the Event |
114 | module. |
116 | module. |
115 | |
117 | |
116 | During the first call of any watcher-creation method, the module tries |
118 | During the first call of any watcher-creation method, the module tries |
117 | to detect the currently loaded event loop by probing whether one of the |
119 | to detect the currently loaded event loop by probing whether one of the |
118 | following modules is already loaded: EV, Event, Glib, |
120 | following modules is already loaded: EV, AnyEvent::Impl::Perl, Event, |
119 | AnyEvent::Impl::Perl, Tk, Event::Lib, Qt, POE. The first one found is |
121 | Glib, Tk, Event::Lib, Qt, POE. The first one found is used. If none are |
120 | used. If none are found, the module tries to load these modules |
122 | detected, the module tries to load the first four modules in the order |
121 | (excluding Tk, Event::Lib, Qt and POE as the pure perl adaptor should |
123 | given; but note that if EV is not available, the pure-perl |
122 | always succeed) in the order given. The first one that can be |
124 | AnyEvent::Impl::Perl should always work, so the other two are not |
123 | successfully loaded will be used. If, after this, still none could be |
125 | normally tried. |
124 | found, AnyEvent will fall back to a pure-perl event loop, which is not |
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125 | very efficient, but should work everywhere. |
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126 | |
126 | |
127 | Because AnyEvent first checks for modules that are already loaded, |
127 | Because AnyEvent first checks for modules that are already loaded, |
128 | loading an event model explicitly before first using AnyEvent will |
128 | loading an event model explicitly before first using AnyEvent will |
129 | likely make that model the default. For example: |
129 | likely make that model the default. For example: |
130 | |
130 | |
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132 | use AnyEvent; |
132 | use AnyEvent; |
133 | |
133 | |
134 | # .. AnyEvent will likely default to Tk |
134 | # .. AnyEvent will likely default to Tk |
135 | |
135 | |
136 | The *likely* means that, if any module loads another event model and |
136 | The *likely* means that, if any module loads another event model and |
137 | starts using it, all bets are off. Maybe you should tell their authors |
137 | starts using it, all bets are off - this case should be very rare |
138 | to use AnyEvent so their modules work together with others seamlessly... |
138 | though, as very few modules hardcode event loops without announcing this |
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139 | very loudly. |
139 | |
140 | |
140 | The pure-perl implementation of AnyEvent is called |
141 | The pure-perl implementation of AnyEvent is called |
141 | "AnyEvent::Impl::Perl". Like other event modules you can load it |
142 | "AnyEvent::Impl::Perl". Like other event modules you can load it |
142 | explicitly and enjoy the high availability of that event loop :) |
143 | explicitly and enjoy the high availability of that event loop :) |
143 | |
144 | |
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151 | callback when the event occurs (of course, only when the event model is |
152 | callback when the event occurs (of course, only when the event model is |
152 | in control). |
153 | in control). |
153 | |
154 | |
154 | Note that callbacks must not permanently change global variables |
155 | Note that callbacks must not permanently change global variables |
155 | potentially in use by the event loop (such as $_ or $[) and that |
156 | potentially in use by the event loop (such as $_ or $[) and that |
156 | callbacks must not "die". The former is good programming practise in |
157 | callbacks must not "die". The former is good programming practice in |
157 | Perl and the latter stems from the fact that exception handling differs |
158 | Perl and the latter stems from the fact that exception handling differs |
158 | widely between event loops. |
159 | widely between event loops. |
159 | |
160 | |
160 | To disable the watcher you have to destroy it (e.g. by setting the |
161 | To disable a watcher you have to destroy it (e.g. by setting the |
161 | variable you store it in to "undef" or otherwise deleting all references |
162 | variable you store it in to "undef" or otherwise deleting all references |
162 | to it). |
163 | to it). |
163 | |
164 | |
164 | All watchers are created by calling a method on the "AnyEvent" class. |
165 | All watchers are created by calling a method on the "AnyEvent" class. |
165 | |
166 | |
166 | Many watchers either are used with "recursion" (repeating timers for |
167 | Many watchers either are used with "recursion" (repeating timers for |
167 | example), or need to refer to their watcher object in other ways. |
168 | example), or need to refer to their watcher object in other ways. |
168 | |
169 | |
169 | An any way to achieve that is this pattern: |
170 | One way to achieve that is this pattern: |
170 | |
171 | |
171 | my $w; $w = AnyEvent->type (arg => value ..., cb => sub { |
172 | my $w; $w = AnyEvent->type (arg => value ..., cb => sub { |
172 | # you can use $w here, for example to undef it |
173 | # you can use $w here, for example to undef it |
173 | undef $w; |
174 | undef $w; |
174 | }); |
175 | }); |
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205 | |
206 | |
206 | The I/O watcher might use the underlying file descriptor or a copy of |
207 | The I/O watcher might use the underlying file descriptor or a copy of |
207 | it. You must not close a file handle as long as any watcher is active on |
208 | it. You must not close a file handle as long as any watcher is active on |
208 | the underlying file descriptor. |
209 | the underlying file descriptor. |
209 | |
210 | |
210 | Some event loops issue spurious readyness notifications, so you should |
211 | Some event loops issue spurious readiness notifications, so you should |
211 | always use non-blocking calls when reading/writing from/to your file |
212 | always use non-blocking calls when reading/writing from/to your file |
212 | handles. |
213 | handles. |
213 | |
214 | |
214 | Example: wait for readability of STDIN, then read a line and disable the |
215 | Example: wait for readability of STDIN, then read a line and disable the |
215 | watcher. |
216 | watcher. |
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238 | |
239 | |
239 | Although the callback might get passed parameters, their value and |
240 | Although the callback might get passed parameters, their value and |
240 | presence is undefined and you cannot rely on them. Portable AnyEvent |
241 | presence is undefined and you cannot rely on them. Portable AnyEvent |
241 | callbacks cannot use arguments passed to time watcher callbacks. |
242 | callbacks cannot use arguments passed to time watcher callbacks. |
242 | |
243 | |
243 | The callback will normally be invoked once only. If you specify another |
244 | The callback will normally be invoked only once. If you specify another |
244 | parameter, "interval", as a strictly positive number (> 0), then the |
245 | parameter, "interval", as a strictly positive number (> 0), then the |
245 | callback will be invoked regularly at that interval (in fractional |
246 | callback will be invoked regularly at that interval (in fractional |
246 | seconds) after the first invocation. If "interval" is specified with a |
247 | seconds) after the first invocation. If "interval" is specified with a |
247 | false value, then it is treated as if it were missing. |
248 | false value, then it is treated as if it were not specified at all. |
248 | |
249 | |
249 | The callback will be rescheduled before invoking the callback, but no |
250 | The callback will be rescheduled before invoking the callback, but no |
250 | attempt is done to avoid timer drift in most backends, so the interval |
251 | attempt is made to avoid timer drift in most backends, so the interval |
251 | is only approximate. |
252 | is only approximate. |
252 | |
253 | |
253 | Example: fire an event after 7.7 seconds. |
254 | Example: fire an event after 7.7 seconds. |
254 | |
255 | |
255 | my $w = AnyEvent->timer (after => 7.7, cb => sub { |
256 | my $w = AnyEvent->timer (after => 7.7, cb => sub { |
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272 | |
273 | |
273 | While most event loops expect timers to specified in a relative way, |
274 | While most event loops expect timers to specified in a relative way, |
274 | they use absolute time internally. This makes a difference when your |
275 | they use absolute time internally. This makes a difference when your |
275 | clock "jumps", for example, when ntp decides to set your clock backwards |
276 | clock "jumps", for example, when ntp decides to set your clock backwards |
276 | from the wrong date of 2014-01-01 to 2008-01-01, a watcher that is |
277 | from the wrong date of 2014-01-01 to 2008-01-01, a watcher that is |
277 | supposed to fire "after" a second might actually take six years to |
278 | supposed to fire "after a second" might actually take six years to |
278 | finally fire. |
279 | finally fire. |
279 | |
280 | |
280 | AnyEvent cannot compensate for this. The only event loop that is |
281 | AnyEvent cannot compensate for this. The only event loop that is |
281 | conscious about these issues is EV, which offers both relative |
282 | conscious of these issues is EV, which offers both relative (ev_timer, |
282 | (ev_timer, based on true relative time) and absolute (ev_periodic, based |
283 | based on true relative time) and absolute (ev_periodic, based on |
283 | on wallclock time) timers. |
284 | wallclock time) timers. |
284 | |
285 | |
285 | AnyEvent always prefers relative timers, if available, matching the |
286 | AnyEvent always prefers relative timers, if available, matching the |
286 | AnyEvent API. |
287 | AnyEvent API. |
287 | |
288 | |
288 | AnyEvent has two additional methods that return the "current time": |
289 | AnyEvent has two additional methods that return the "current time": |
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307 | *In almost all cases (in all cases if you don't care), this is the |
308 | *In almost all cases (in all cases if you don't care), this is the |
308 | function to call when you want to know the current time.* |
309 | function to call when you want to know the current time.* |
309 | |
310 | |
310 | This function is also often faster then "AnyEvent->time", and thus |
311 | This function is also often faster then "AnyEvent->time", and thus |
311 | the preferred method if you want some timestamp (for example, |
312 | the preferred method if you want some timestamp (for example, |
312 | AnyEvent::Handle uses this to update it's activity timeouts). |
313 | AnyEvent::Handle uses this to update its activity timeouts). |
313 | |
314 | |
314 | The rest of this section is only of relevance if you try to be very |
315 | The rest of this section is only of relevance if you try to be very |
315 | exact with your timing, you can skip it without bad conscience. |
316 | exact with your timing; you can skip it without a bad conscience. |
316 | |
317 | |
317 | For a practical example of when these times differ, consider |
318 | For a practical example of when these times differ, consider |
318 | Event::Lib and EV and the following set-up: |
319 | Event::Lib and EV and the following set-up: |
319 | |
320 | |
320 | The event loop is running and has just invoked one of your callback |
321 | The event loop is running and has just invoked one of your callbacks |
321 | at time=500 (assume no other callbacks delay processing). In your |
322 | at time=500 (assume no other callbacks delay processing). In your |
322 | callback, you wait a second by executing "sleep 1" (blocking the |
323 | callback, you wait a second by executing "sleep 1" (blocking the |
323 | process for a second) and then (at time=501) you create a relative |
324 | process for a second) and then (at time=501) you create a relative |
324 | timer that fires after three seconds. |
325 | timer that fires after three seconds. |
325 | |
326 | |
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414 | |
415 | |
415 | Signal Races, Delays and Workarounds |
416 | Signal Races, Delays and Workarounds |
416 | Many event loops (e.g. Glib, Tk, Qt, IO::Async) do not support attaching |
417 | Many event loops (e.g. Glib, Tk, Qt, IO::Async) do not support attaching |
417 | callbacks to signals in a generic way, which is a pity, as you cannot do |
418 | callbacks to signals in a generic way, which is a pity, as you cannot do |
418 | race-free signal handling in perl, requiring C libraries for this. |
419 | race-free signal handling in perl, requiring C libraries for this. |
419 | AnyEvent will try to do it's best, which means in some cases, signals |
420 | AnyEvent will try to do its best, which means in some cases, signals |
420 | will be delayed. The maximum time a signal might be delayed is specified |
421 | will be delayed. The maximum time a signal might be delayed is specified |
421 | in $AnyEvent::MAX_SIGNAL_LATENCY (default: 10 seconds). This variable |
422 | in $AnyEvent::MAX_SIGNAL_LATENCY (default: 10 seconds). This variable |
422 | can be changed only before the first signal watcher is created, and |
423 | can be changed only before the first signal watcher is created, and |
423 | should be left alone otherwise. This variable determines how often |
424 | should be left alone otherwise. This variable determines how often |
424 | AnyEvent polls for signals (in case a wake-up was missed). Higher values |
425 | AnyEvent polls for signals (in case a wake-up was missed). Higher values |
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426 | saving. |
427 | saving. |
427 | |
428 | |
428 | All these problems can be avoided by installing the optional |
429 | All these problems can be avoided by installing the optional |
429 | Async::Interrupt module, which works with most event loops. It will not |
430 | Async::Interrupt module, which works with most event loops. It will not |
430 | work with inherently broken event loops such as Event or Event::Lib (and |
431 | work with inherently broken event loops such as Event or Event::Lib (and |
431 | not with POE currently, as POE does it's own workaround with one-second |
432 | not with POE currently, as POE does its own workaround with one-second |
432 | latency). For those, you just have to suffer the delays. |
433 | latency). For those, you just have to suffer the delays. |
433 | |
434 | |
434 | CHILD PROCESS WATCHERS |
435 | CHILD PROCESS WATCHERS |
435 | $w = AnyEvent->child (pid => <process id>, cb => <callback>); |
436 | $w = AnyEvent->child (pid => <process id>, cb => <callback>); |
436 | |
437 | |
437 | You can also watch on a child process exit and catch its exit status. |
438 | You can also watch for a child process exit and catch its exit status. |
438 | |
439 | |
439 | The child process is specified by the "pid" argument (one some backends, |
440 | The child process is specified by the "pid" argument (on some backends, |
440 | using 0 watches for any child process exit, on others this will croak). |
441 | using 0 watches for any child process exit, on others this will croak). |
441 | The watcher will be triggered only when the child process has finished |
442 | The watcher will be triggered only when the child process has finished |
442 | and an exit status is available, not on any trace events |
443 | and an exit status is available, not on any trace events |
443 | (stopped/continued). |
444 | (stopped/continued). |
444 | |
445 | |
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489 | $done->recv; |
490 | $done->recv; |
490 | |
491 | |
491 | IDLE WATCHERS |
492 | IDLE WATCHERS |
492 | $w = AnyEvent->idle (cb => <callback>); |
493 | $w = AnyEvent->idle (cb => <callback>); |
493 | |
494 | |
494 | Repeatedly invoke the callback after the process becomes idle, until |
495 | This will repeatedly invoke the callback after the process becomes idle, |
495 | either the watcher is destroyed or new events have been detected. |
496 | until either the watcher is destroyed or new events have been detected. |
496 | |
497 | |
497 | Idle watchers are useful when there is a need to do something, but it is |
498 | Idle watchers are useful when there is a need to do something, but it is |
498 | not so important (or wise) to do it instantly. The callback will be |
499 | not so important (or wise) to do it instantly. The callback will be |
499 | invoked only when there is "nothing better to do", which is usually |
500 | invoked only when there is "nothing better to do", which is usually |
500 | defined as "all outstanding events have been handled and no new events |
501 | defined as "all outstanding events have been handled and no new events |
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570 | called when the signal fires. |
571 | called when the signal fires. |
571 | |
572 | |
572 | * Condition variables are like "Merge Points" - points in your program |
573 | * Condition variables are like "Merge Points" - points in your program |
573 | where you merge multiple independent results/control flows into one. |
574 | where you merge multiple independent results/control flows into one. |
574 | |
575 | |
575 | * Condition variables represent a transaction - function that start |
576 | * Condition variables represent a transaction - functions that start |
576 | some kind of transaction can return them, leaving the caller the |
577 | some kind of transaction can return them, leaving the caller the |
577 | choice between waiting in a blocking fashion, or setting a callback. |
578 | choice between waiting in a blocking fashion, or setting a callback. |
578 | |
579 | |
579 | * Condition variables represent future values, or promises to deliver |
580 | * Condition variables represent future values, or promises to deliver |
580 | some result, long before the result is available. |
581 | some result, long before the result is available. |
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598 | |
599 | |
599 | Condition variables are represented by hash refs in perl, and the keys |
600 | Condition variables are represented by hash refs in perl, and the keys |
600 | used by AnyEvent itself are all named "_ae_XXX" to make subclassing easy |
601 | used by AnyEvent itself are all named "_ae_XXX" to make subclassing easy |
601 | (it is often useful to build your own transaction class on top of |
602 | (it is often useful to build your own transaction class on top of |
602 | AnyEvent). To subclass, use "AnyEvent::CondVar" as base class and call |
603 | AnyEvent). To subclass, use "AnyEvent::CondVar" as base class and call |
603 | it's "new" method in your own "new" method. |
604 | its "new" method in your own "new" method. |
604 | |
605 | |
605 | There are two "sides" to a condition variable - the "producer side" |
606 | There are two "sides" to a condition variable - the "producer side" |
606 | which eventually calls "-> send", and the "consumer side", which waits |
607 | which eventually calls "-> send", and the "consumer side", which waits |
607 | for the send to occur. |
608 | for the send to occur. |
608 | |
609 | |
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668 | Condition variables are overloaded so one can call them directly (as |
669 | Condition variables are overloaded so one can call them directly (as |
669 | if they were a code reference). Calling them directly is the same as |
670 | if they were a code reference). Calling them directly is the same as |
670 | calling "send". |
671 | calling "send". |
671 | |
672 | |
672 | $cv->croak ($error) |
673 | $cv->croak ($error) |
673 | Similar to send, but causes all call's to "->recv" to invoke |
674 | Similar to send, but causes all calls to "->recv" to invoke |
674 | "Carp::croak" with the given error message/object/scalar. |
675 | "Carp::croak" with the given error message/object/scalar. |
675 | |
676 | |
676 | This can be used to signal any errors to the condition variable |
677 | This can be used to signal any errors to the condition variable |
677 | user/consumer. Doing it this way instead of calling "croak" directly |
678 | user/consumer. Doing it this way instead of calling "croak" directly |
678 | delays the error detetcion, but has the overwhelmign advantage that |
679 | delays the error detection, but has the overwhelming advantage that |
679 | it diagnoses the error at the place where the result is expected, |
680 | it diagnoses the error at the place where the result is expected, |
680 | and not deep in some event clalback without connection to the actual |
681 | and not deep in some event callback with no connection to the actual |
681 | code causing the problem. |
682 | code causing the problem. |
682 | |
683 | |
683 | $cv->begin ([group callback]) |
684 | $cv->begin ([group callback]) |
684 | $cv->end |
685 | $cv->end |
685 | These two methods can be used to combine many transactions/events |
686 | These two methods can be used to combine many transactions/events |
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722 | there is one call to "begin", so the condvar waits for all calls to |
723 | there is one call to "begin", so the condvar waits for all calls to |
723 | "end" before sending. |
724 | "end" before sending. |
724 | |
725 | |
725 | The ping example mentioned above is slightly more complicated, as |
726 | The ping example mentioned above is slightly more complicated, as |
726 | the there are results to be passwd back, and the number of tasks |
727 | the there are results to be passwd back, and the number of tasks |
727 | that are begung can potentially be zero: |
728 | that are begun can potentially be zero: |
728 | |
729 | |
729 | my $cv = AnyEvent->condvar; |
730 | my $cv = AnyEvent->condvar; |
730 | |
731 | |
731 | my %result; |
732 | my %result; |
732 | $cv->begin (sub { shift->send (\%result) }); |
733 | $cv->begin (sub { shift->send (\%result) }); |
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753 | callback to be called once the counter reaches 0, and second, it |
754 | callback to be called once the counter reaches 0, and second, it |
754 | ensures that "send" is called even when "no" hosts are being pinged |
755 | ensures that "send" is called even when "no" hosts are being pinged |
755 | (the loop doesn't execute once). |
756 | (the loop doesn't execute once). |
756 | |
757 | |
757 | This is the general pattern when you "fan out" into multiple (but |
758 | This is the general pattern when you "fan out" into multiple (but |
758 | potentially none) subrequests: use an outer "begin"/"end" pair to |
759 | potentially zero) subrequests: use an outer "begin"/"end" pair to |
759 | set the callback and ensure "end" is called at least once, and then, |
760 | set the callback and ensure "end" is called at least once, and then, |
760 | for each subrequest you start, call "begin" and for each subrequest |
761 | for each subrequest you start, call "begin" and for each subrequest |
761 | you finish, call "end". |
762 | you finish, call "end". |
762 | |
763 | |
763 | METHODS FOR CONSUMERS |
764 | METHODS FOR CONSUMERS |
764 | These methods should only be used by the consuming side, i.e. the code |
765 | These methods should only be used by the consuming side, i.e. the code |
765 | awaits the condition. |
766 | awaits the condition. |
766 | |
767 | |
767 | $cv->recv |
768 | $cv->recv |
768 | Wait (blocking if necessary) until the "->send" or "->croak" methods |
769 | Wait (blocking if necessary) until the "->send" or "->croak" methods |
769 | have been called on c<$cv>, while servicing other watchers normally. |
770 | have been called on $cv, while servicing other watchers normally. |
770 | |
771 | |
771 | You can only wait once on a condition - additional calls are valid |
772 | You can only wait once on a condition - additional calls are valid |
772 | but will return immediately. |
773 | but will return immediately. |
773 | |
774 | |
774 | If an error condition has been set by calling "->croak", then this |
775 | If an error condition has been set by calling "->croak", then this |
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791 | example, by coupling condition variables with some kind of request |
792 | example, by coupling condition variables with some kind of request |
792 | results and supporting callbacks so the caller knows that getting |
793 | results and supporting callbacks so the caller knows that getting |
793 | the result will not block, while still supporting blocking waits if |
794 | the result will not block, while still supporting blocking waits if |
794 | the caller so desires). |
795 | the caller so desires). |
795 | |
796 | |
796 | You can ensure that "-recv" never blocks by setting a callback and |
797 | You can ensure that "->recv" never blocks by setting a callback and |
797 | only calling "->recv" from within that callback (or at a later |
798 | only calling "->recv" from within that callback (or at a later |
798 | time). This will work even when the event loop does not support |
799 | time). This will work even when the event loop does not support |
799 | blocking waits otherwise. |
800 | blocking waits otherwise. |
800 | |
801 | |
801 | $bool = $cv->ready |
802 | $bool = $cv->ready |
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804 | |
805 | |
805 | $cb = $cv->cb ($cb->($cv)) |
806 | $cb = $cv->cb ($cb->($cv)) |
806 | This is a mutator function that returns the callback set and |
807 | This is a mutator function that returns the callback set and |
807 | optionally replaces it before doing so. |
808 | optionally replaces it before doing so. |
808 | |
809 | |
809 | The callback will be called when the condition becomes (or already |
810 | The callback will be called when the condition becomes "true", i.e. |
810 | was) "true", i.e. when "send" or "croak" are called (or were |
811 | when "send" or "croak" are called, with the only argument being the |
811 | called), with the only argument being the condition variable itself. |
812 | condition variable itself. If the condition is already true, the |
812 | Calling "recv" inside the callback or at any later time is |
813 | callback is called immediately when it is set. Calling "recv" inside |
813 | guaranteed not to block. |
814 | the callback or at any later time is guaranteed not to block. |
814 | |
815 | |
815 | SUPPORTED EVENT LOOPS/BACKENDS |
816 | SUPPORTED EVENT LOOPS/BACKENDS |
816 | The available backend classes are (every class has its own manpage): |
817 | The available backend classes are (every class has its own manpage): |
817 | |
818 | |
818 | Backends that are autoprobed when no other event loop can be found. |
819 | Backends that are autoprobed when no other event loop can be found. |
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… | |
823 | |
824 | |
824 | AnyEvent::Impl::EV based on EV (interface to libev, best choice). |
825 | AnyEvent::Impl::EV based on EV (interface to libev, best choice). |
825 | AnyEvent::Impl::Perl pure-perl implementation, fast and portable. |
826 | AnyEvent::Impl::Perl pure-perl implementation, fast and portable. |
826 | |
827 | |
827 | Backends that are transparently being picked up when they are used. |
828 | Backends that are transparently being picked up when they are used. |
828 | These will be used when they are currently loaded when the first |
829 | These will be used if they are already loaded when the first watcher |
829 | watcher is created, in which case it is assumed that the application |
830 | is created, in which case it is assumed that the application is |
830 | is using them. This means that AnyEvent will automatically pick the |
831 | using them. This means that AnyEvent will automatically pick the |
831 | right backend when the main program loads an event module before |
832 | right backend when the main program loads an event module before |
832 | anything starts to create watchers. Nothing special needs to be done |
833 | anything starts to create watchers. Nothing special needs to be done |
833 | by the main program. |
834 | by the main program. |
834 | |
835 | |
835 | AnyEvent::Impl::Event based on Event, very stable, few glitches. |
836 | AnyEvent::Impl::Event based on Event, very stable, few glitches. |
… | |
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849 | |
850 | |
850 | Support for IO::Async can only be partial, as it is too broken and |
851 | Support for IO::Async can only be partial, as it is too broken and |
851 | architecturally limited to even support the AnyEvent API. It also is |
852 | architecturally limited to even support the AnyEvent API. It also is |
852 | the only event loop that needs the loop to be set explicitly, so it |
853 | the only event loop that needs the loop to be set explicitly, so it |
853 | can only be used by a main program knowing about AnyEvent. See |
854 | can only be used by a main program knowing about AnyEvent. See |
854 | AnyEvent::Impl::Async for the gory details. |
855 | AnyEvent::Impl::IOAsync for the gory details. |
855 | |
856 | |
856 | AnyEvent::Impl::IOAsync based on IO::Async, cannot be autoprobed. |
857 | AnyEvent::Impl::IOAsync based on IO::Async, cannot be autoprobed. |
857 | |
858 | |
858 | Event loops that are indirectly supported via other backends. |
859 | Event loops that are indirectly supported via other backends. |
859 | Some event loops can be supported via other modules: |
860 | Some event loops can be supported via other modules: |
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880 | Contains "undef" until the first watcher is being created, before |
881 | Contains "undef" until the first watcher is being created, before |
881 | the backend has been autodetected. |
882 | the backend has been autodetected. |
882 | |
883 | |
883 | Afterwards it contains the event model that is being used, which is |
884 | Afterwards it contains the event model that is being used, which is |
884 | the name of the Perl class implementing the model. This class is |
885 | the name of the Perl class implementing the model. This class is |
885 | usually one of the "AnyEvent::Impl:xxx" modules, but can be any |
886 | usually one of the "AnyEvent::Impl::xxx" modules, but can be any |
886 | other class in the case AnyEvent has been extended at runtime (e.g. |
887 | other class in the case AnyEvent has been extended at runtime (e.g. |
887 | in *rxvt-unicode* it will be "urxvt::anyevent"). |
888 | in *rxvt-unicode* it will be "urxvt::anyevent"). |
888 | |
889 | |
889 | AnyEvent::detect |
890 | AnyEvent::detect |
890 | Returns $AnyEvent::MODEL, forcing autodetection of the event model |
891 | Returns $AnyEvent::MODEL, forcing autodetection of the event model |
891 | if necessary. You should only call this function right before you |
892 | if necessary. You should only call this function right before you |
892 | would have created an AnyEvent watcher anyway, that is, as late as |
893 | would have created an AnyEvent watcher anyway, that is, as late as |
893 | possible at runtime, and not e.g. while initialising of your module. |
894 | possible at runtime, and not e.g. during initialisation of your |
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895 | module. |
894 | |
896 | |
895 | If you need to do some initialisation before AnyEvent watchers are |
897 | If you need to do some initialisation before AnyEvent watchers are |
896 | created, use "post_detect". |
898 | created, use "post_detect". |
897 | |
899 | |
898 | $guard = AnyEvent::post_detect { BLOCK } |
900 | $guard = AnyEvent::post_detect { BLOCK } |
899 | Arranges for the code block to be executed as soon as the event |
901 | Arranges for the code block to be executed as soon as the event |
900 | model is autodetected (or immediately if this has already happened). |
902 | model is autodetected (or immediately if that has already happened). |
901 | |
903 | |
902 | The block will be executed *after* the actual backend has been |
904 | The block will be executed *after* the actual backend has been |
903 | detected ($AnyEvent::MODEL is set), but *before* any watchers have |
905 | detected ($AnyEvent::MODEL is set), but *before* any watchers have |
904 | been created, so it is possible to e.g. patch @AnyEvent::ISA or do |
906 | been created, so it is possible to e.g. patch @AnyEvent::ISA or do |
905 | other initialisations - see the sources of AnyEvent::Strict or |
907 | other initialisations - see the sources of AnyEvent::Strict or |
… | |
… | |
914 | object that automatically removes the callback again when it is |
916 | object that automatically removes the callback again when it is |
915 | destroyed (or "undef" when the hook was immediately executed). See |
917 | destroyed (or "undef" when the hook was immediately executed). See |
916 | AnyEvent::AIO for a case where this is useful. |
918 | AnyEvent::AIO for a case where this is useful. |
917 | |
919 | |
918 | Example: Create a watcher for the IO::AIO module and store it in |
920 | Example: Create a watcher for the IO::AIO module and store it in |
919 | $WATCHER. Only do so after the event loop is initialised, though. |
921 | $WATCHER, but do so only do so after the event loop is initialised. |
920 | |
922 | |
921 | our WATCHER; |
923 | our WATCHER; |
922 | |
924 | |
923 | my $guard = AnyEvent::post_detect { |
925 | my $guard = AnyEvent::post_detect { |
924 | $WATCHER = AnyEvent->io (fh => IO::AIO::poll_fileno, poll => 'r', cb => \&IO::AIO::poll_cb); |
926 | $WATCHER = AnyEvent->io (fh => IO::AIO::poll_fileno, poll => 'r', cb => \&IO::AIO::poll_cb); |
… | |
… | |
931 | |
933 | |
932 | $WATCHER ||= $guard; |
934 | $WATCHER ||= $guard; |
933 | |
935 | |
934 | @AnyEvent::post_detect |
936 | @AnyEvent::post_detect |
935 | If there are any code references in this array (you can "push" to it |
937 | If there are any code references in this array (you can "push" to it |
936 | before or after loading AnyEvent), then they will called directly |
938 | before or after loading AnyEvent), then they will be called directly |
937 | after the event loop has been chosen. |
939 | after the event loop has been chosen. |
938 | |
940 | |
939 | You should check $AnyEvent::MODEL before adding to this array, |
941 | You should check $AnyEvent::MODEL before adding to this array, |
940 | though: if it is defined then the event loop has already been |
942 | though: if it is defined then the event loop has already been |
941 | detected, and the array will be ignored. |
943 | detected, and the array will be ignored. |
… | |
… | |
976 | stall the whole program, and the whole point of using events is to stay |
978 | stall the whole program, and the whole point of using events is to stay |
977 | interactive. |
979 | interactive. |
978 | |
980 | |
979 | It is fine, however, to call "->recv" when the user of your module |
981 | It is fine, however, to call "->recv" when the user of your module |
980 | requests it (i.e. if you create a http request object ad have a method |
982 | requests it (i.e. if you create a http request object ad have a method |
981 | called "results" that returns the results, it should call "->recv" |
983 | called "results" that returns the results, it may call "->recv" freely, |
982 | freely, as the user of your module knows what she is doing. always). |
984 | as the user of your module knows what she is doing. Always). |
983 | |
985 | |
984 | WHAT TO DO IN THE MAIN PROGRAM |
986 | WHAT TO DO IN THE MAIN PROGRAM |
985 | There will always be a single main program - the only place that should |
987 | There will always be a single main program - the only place that should |
986 | dictate which event model to use. |
988 | dictate which event model to use. |
987 | |
989 | |
988 | If it doesn't care, it can just "use AnyEvent" and use it itself, or not |
990 | If the program is not event-based, it need not do anything special, even |
989 | do anything special (it does not need to be event-based) and let |
991 | when it depends on a module that uses an AnyEvent. If the program itself |
990 | AnyEvent decide which implementation to chose if some module relies on |
992 | uses AnyEvent, but does not care which event loop is used, all it needs |
991 | it. |
993 | to do is "use AnyEvent". In either case, AnyEvent will choose the best |
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994 | available loop implementation. |
992 | |
995 | |
993 | If the main program relies on a specific event model - for example, in |
996 | If the main program relies on a specific event model - for example, in |
994 | Gtk2 programs you have to rely on the Glib module - you should load the |
997 | Gtk2 programs you have to rely on the Glib module - you should load the |
995 | event module before loading AnyEvent or any module that uses it: |
998 | event module before loading AnyEvent or any module that uses it: |
996 | generally speaking, you should load it as early as possible. The reason |
999 | generally speaking, you should load it as early as possible. The reason |
997 | is that modules might create watchers when they are loaded, and AnyEvent |
1000 | is that modules might create watchers when they are loaded, and AnyEvent |
998 | will decide on the event model to use as soon as it creates watchers, |
1001 | will decide on the event model to use as soon as it creates watchers, |
999 | and it might chose the wrong one unless you load the correct one |
1002 | and it might choose the wrong one unless you load the correct one |
1000 | yourself. |
1003 | yourself. |
1001 | |
1004 | |
1002 | You can chose to use a pure-perl implementation by loading the |
1005 | You can chose to use a pure-perl implementation by loading the |
1003 | "AnyEvent::Impl::Perl" module, which gives you similar behaviour |
1006 | "AnyEvent::Impl::Perl" module, which gives you similar behaviour |
1004 | everywhere, but letting AnyEvent chose the model is generally better. |
1007 | everywhere, but letting AnyEvent chose the model is generally better. |
… | |
… | |
1024 | AnyEvent as a client and can therefore be mixed easily with other |
1027 | AnyEvent as a client and can therefore be mixed easily with other |
1025 | AnyEvent modules and other event loops in the same program. Some of the |
1028 | AnyEvent modules and other event loops in the same program. Some of the |
1026 | modules come as part of AnyEvent, the others are available via CPAN. |
1029 | modules come as part of AnyEvent, the others are available via CPAN. |
1027 | |
1030 | |
1028 | AnyEvent::Util |
1031 | AnyEvent::Util |
1029 | Contains various utility functions that replace often-used but |
1032 | Contains various utility functions that replace often-used blocking |
1030 | blocking functions such as "inet_aton" by event-/callback-based |
1033 | functions such as "inet_aton" with event/callback-based versions. |
1031 | versions. |
|
|
1032 | |
1034 | |
1033 | AnyEvent::Socket |
1035 | AnyEvent::Socket |
1034 | Provides various utility functions for (internet protocol) sockets, |
1036 | Provides various utility functions for (internet protocol) sockets, |
1035 | addresses and name resolution. Also functions to create non-blocking |
1037 | addresses and name resolution. Also functions to create non-blocking |
1036 | tcp connections or tcp servers, with IPv6 and SRV record support and |
1038 | tcp connections or tcp servers, with IPv6 and SRV record support and |
1037 | more. |
1039 | more. |
1038 | |
1040 | |
1039 | AnyEvent::Handle |
1041 | AnyEvent::Handle |
1040 | Provide read and write buffers, manages watchers for reads and |
1042 | Provide read and write buffers, manages watchers for reads and |
1041 | writes, supports raw and formatted I/O, I/O queued and fully |
1043 | writes, supports raw and formatted I/O, I/O queued and fully |
1042 | transparent and non-blocking SSL/TLS (via AnyEvent::TLS. |
1044 | transparent and non-blocking SSL/TLS (via AnyEvent::TLS). |
1043 | |
1045 | |
1044 | AnyEvent::DNS |
1046 | AnyEvent::DNS |
1045 | Provides rich asynchronous DNS resolver capabilities. |
1047 | Provides rich asynchronous DNS resolver capabilities. |
1046 | |
1048 | |
1047 | AnyEvent::HTTP, AnyEvent::IRC, AnyEvent::XMPP, AnyEvent::GPSD, |
1049 | AnyEvent::HTTP, AnyEvent::IRC, AnyEvent::XMPP, AnyEvent::GPSD, |
… | |
… | |
1053 | AnyEvent::Handle::UDP |
1055 | AnyEvent::Handle::UDP |
1054 | Here be danger! |
1056 | Here be danger! |
1055 | |
1057 | |
1056 | As Pauli would put it, "Not only is it not right, it's not even |
1058 | As Pauli would put it, "Not only is it not right, it's not even |
1057 | wrong!" - there are so many things wrong with AnyEvent::Handle::UDP, |
1059 | wrong!" - there are so many things wrong with AnyEvent::Handle::UDP, |
1058 | most notably it's use of a stream-based API with a protocol that |
1060 | most notably its use of a stream-based API with a protocol that |
1059 | isn't streamable, that the only way to improve it is to delete it. |
1061 | isn't streamable, that the only way to improve it is to delete it. |
1060 | |
1062 | |
1061 | It features data corruption (but typically only under load) and |
1063 | It features data corruption (but typically only under load) and |
1062 | general confusion. On top, the author is not only clueless about UDP |
1064 | general confusion. On top, the author is not only clueless about UDP |
1063 | but also fact-resistant - some gems of his understanding: "connect |
1065 | but also fact-resistant - some gems of his understanding: "connect |
… | |
… | |
1067 | doesn't even understand what's wrong with his module when it is |
1069 | doesn't even understand what's wrong with his module when it is |
1068 | explained to him. |
1070 | explained to him. |
1069 | |
1071 | |
1070 | AnyEvent::DBI |
1072 | AnyEvent::DBI |
1071 | Executes DBI requests asynchronously in a proxy process for you, |
1073 | Executes DBI requests asynchronously in a proxy process for you, |
1072 | notifying you in an event-bnased way when the operation is finished. |
1074 | notifying you in an event-based way when the operation is finished. |
1073 | |
1075 | |
1074 | AnyEvent::AIO |
1076 | AnyEvent::AIO |
1075 | Truly asynchronous (as opposed to non-blocking) I/O, should be in |
1077 | Truly asynchronous (as opposed to non-blocking) I/O, should be in |
1076 | the toolbox of every event programmer. AnyEvent::AIO transparently |
1078 | the toolbox of every event programmer. AnyEvent::AIO transparently |
1077 | fuses IO::AIO and AnyEvent together, giving AnyEvent access to |
1079 | fuses IO::AIO and AnyEvent together, giving AnyEvent access to |
… | |
… | |
1140 | thoroughly check the arguments passed to most method calls. If it |
1142 | thoroughly check the arguments passed to most method calls. If it |
1141 | finds any problems, it will croak. |
1143 | finds any problems, it will croak. |
1142 | |
1144 | |
1143 | In other words, enables "strict" mode. |
1145 | In other words, enables "strict" mode. |
1144 | |
1146 | |
1145 | Unlike "use strict" (or it's modern cousin, "use common::sense", it |
1147 | Unlike "use strict" (or its modern cousin, "use common::sense", it |
1146 | is definitely recommended to keep it off in production. Keeping |
1148 | is definitely recommended to keep it off in production. Keeping |
1147 | "PERL_ANYEVENT_STRICT=1" in your environment while developing |
1149 | "PERL_ANYEVENT_STRICT=1" in your environment while developing |
1148 | programs can be very useful, however. |
1150 | programs can be very useful, however. |
1149 | |
1151 | |
1150 | "PERL_ANYEVENT_MODEL" |
1152 | "PERL_ANYEVENT_MODEL" |
… | |
… | |
1746 | |
1748 | |
1747 | Feel free to install your own handler, or reset it to defaults. |
1749 | Feel free to install your own handler, or reset it to defaults. |
1748 | |
1750 | |
1749 | RECOMMENDED/OPTIONAL MODULES |
1751 | RECOMMENDED/OPTIONAL MODULES |
1750 | One of AnyEvent's main goals is to be 100% Pure-Perl(tm): only perl (and |
1752 | One of AnyEvent's main goals is to be 100% Pure-Perl(tm): only perl (and |
1751 | it's built-in modules) are required to use it. |
1753 | its built-in modules) are required to use it. |
1752 | |
1754 | |
1753 | That does not mean that AnyEvent won't take advantage of some additional |
1755 | That does not mean that AnyEvent won't take advantage of some additional |
1754 | modules if they are installed. |
1756 | modules if they are installed. |
1755 | |
1757 | |
1756 | This section explains which additional modules will be used, and how |
1758 | This section explains which additional modules will be used, and how |
… | |
… | |
1807 | worthwhile: If this module is installed, then AnyEvent::Handle (with |
1809 | worthwhile: If this module is installed, then AnyEvent::Handle (with |
1808 | the help of AnyEvent::TLS), gains the ability to do TLS/SSL. |
1810 | the help of AnyEvent::TLS), gains the ability to do TLS/SSL. |
1809 | |
1811 | |
1810 | Time::HiRes |
1812 | Time::HiRes |
1811 | This module is part of perl since release 5.008. It will be used |
1813 | This module is part of perl since release 5.008. It will be used |
1812 | when the chosen event library does not come with a timing source on |
1814 | when the chosen event library does not come with a timing source of |
1813 | it's own. The pure-perl event loop (AnyEvent::Impl::Perl) will |
1815 | its own. The pure-perl event loop (AnyEvent::Impl::Perl) will |
1814 | additionally use it to try to use a monotonic clock for timing |
1816 | additionally use it to try to use a monotonic clock for timing |
1815 | stability. |
1817 | stability. |
1816 | |
1818 | |
1817 | FORK |
1819 | FORK |
1818 | Most event libraries are not fork-safe. The ones who are usually are |
1820 | Most event libraries are not fork-safe. The ones who are usually are |
… | |
… | |
1871 | 5.10 and check wether the leaks still show up. (Perl 5.10.0 has other |
1873 | 5.10 and check wether the leaks still show up. (Perl 5.10.0 has other |
1872 | annoying memleaks, such as leaking on "map" and "grep" but it is usually |
1874 | annoying memleaks, such as leaking on "map" and "grep" but it is usually |
1873 | not as pronounced). |
1875 | not as pronounced). |
1874 | |
1876 | |
1875 | SEE ALSO |
1877 | SEE ALSO |
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1878 | Tutorial/Introduction: AnyEvent::Intro. |
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1879 | |
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1880 | FAQ: AnyEvent::FAQ. |
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1881 | |
1876 | Utility functions: AnyEvent::Util. |
1882 | Utility functions: AnyEvent::Util. |
1877 | |
1883 | |
1878 | Event modules: EV, EV::Glib, Glib::EV, Event, Glib::Event, Glib, Tk, |
1884 | Event modules: EV, EV::Glib, Glib::EV, Event, Glib::Event, Glib, Tk, |
1879 | Event::Lib, Qt, POE. |
1885 | Event::Lib, Qt, POE. |
1880 | |
1886 | |
… | |
… | |
1886 | Non-blocking file handles, sockets, TCP clients and servers: |
1892 | Non-blocking file handles, sockets, TCP clients and servers: |
1887 | AnyEvent::Handle, AnyEvent::Socket, AnyEvent::TLS. |
1893 | AnyEvent::Handle, AnyEvent::Socket, AnyEvent::TLS. |
1888 | |
1894 | |
1889 | Asynchronous DNS: AnyEvent::DNS. |
1895 | Asynchronous DNS: AnyEvent::DNS. |
1890 | |
1896 | |
1891 | Coroutine support: Coro, Coro::AnyEvent, Coro::EV, Coro::Event, |
1897 | Thread support: Coro, Coro::AnyEvent, Coro::EV, Coro::Event. |
1892 | |
1898 | |
1893 | Nontrivial usage examples: AnyEvent::GPSD, AnyEvent::XMPP, |
1899 | Nontrivial usage examples: AnyEvent::GPSD, AnyEvent::IRC, |
1894 | AnyEvent::HTTP. |
1900 | AnyEvent::HTTP. |
1895 | |
1901 | |
1896 | AUTHOR |
1902 | AUTHOR |
1897 | Marc Lehmann <schmorp@schmorp.de> |
1903 | Marc Lehmann <schmorp@schmorp.de> |
1898 | http://home.schmorp.de/ |
1904 | http://home.schmorp.de/ |