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2 2
3libev - a high performance full-featured event loop written in C 3libev - a high performance full-featured event loop written in C
4 4
5=head1 SYNOPSIS 5=head1 SYNOPSIS
6 6
7 #include <ev.h> 7 #include <ev.h>
8 8
9=head2 EXAMPLE PROGRAM 9=head2 EXAMPLE PROGRAM
10 10
11 // a single header file is required 11 // a single header file is required
12 #include <ev.h> 12 #include <ev.h>
13 13
14 // every watcher type has its own typedef'd struct 14 // every watcher type has its own typedef'd struct
15 // with the name ev_<type> 15 // with the name ev_<type>
16 ev_io stdin_watcher; 16 ev_io stdin_watcher;
17 ev_timer timeout_watcher; 17 ev_timer timeout_watcher;
18 18
19 // all watcher callbacks have a similar signature 19 // all watcher callbacks have a similar signature
20 // this callback is called when data is readable on stdin 20 // this callback is called when data is readable on stdin
21 static void 21 static void
22 stdin_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_io *w, int revents) 22 stdin_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_io *w, int revents)
23 { 23 {
24 puts ("stdin ready"); 24 puts ("stdin ready");
25 // for one-shot events, one must manually stop the watcher 25 // for one-shot events, one must manually stop the watcher
26 // with its corresponding stop function. 26 // with its corresponding stop function.
27 ev_io_stop (EV_A_ w); 27 ev_io_stop (EV_A_ w);
28 28
29 // this causes all nested ev_loop's to stop iterating 29 // this causes all nested ev_loop's to stop iterating
30 ev_unloop (EV_A_ EVUNLOOP_ALL); 30 ev_unloop (EV_A_ EVUNLOOP_ALL);
31 } 31 }
32 32
33 // another callback, this time for a time-out 33 // another callback, this time for a time-out
34 static void 34 static void
35 timeout_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_timer *w, int revents) 35 timeout_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_timer *w, int revents)
36 { 36 {
37 puts ("timeout"); 37 puts ("timeout");
38 // this causes the innermost ev_loop to stop iterating 38 // this causes the innermost ev_loop to stop iterating
39 ev_unloop (EV_A_ EVUNLOOP_ONE); 39 ev_unloop (EV_A_ EVUNLOOP_ONE);
40 } 40 }
41 41
42 int 42 int
43 main (void) 43 main (void)
44 { 44 {
45 // use the default event loop unless you have special needs 45 // use the default event loop unless you have special needs
46 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_loop (0); 46 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_loop (0);
47 47
48 // initialise an io watcher, then start it 48 // initialise an io watcher, then start it
49 // this one will watch for stdin to become readable 49 // this one will watch for stdin to become readable
50 ev_io_init (&stdin_watcher, stdin_cb, /*STDIN_FILENO*/ 0, EV_READ); 50 ev_io_init (&stdin_watcher, stdin_cb, /*STDIN_FILENO*/ 0, EV_READ);
51 ev_io_start (loop, &stdin_watcher); 51 ev_io_start (loop, &stdin_watcher);
52 52
53 // initialise a timer watcher, then start it 53 // initialise a timer watcher, then start it
54 // simple non-repeating 5.5 second timeout 54 // simple non-repeating 5.5 second timeout
55 ev_timer_init (&timeout_watcher, timeout_cb, 5.5, 0.); 55 ev_timer_init (&timeout_watcher, timeout_cb, 5.5, 0.);
56 ev_timer_start (loop, &timeout_watcher); 56 ev_timer_start (loop, &timeout_watcher);
57 57
58 // now wait for events to arrive 58 // now wait for events to arrive
59 ev_loop (loop, 0); 59 ev_loop (loop, 0);
60 60
61 // unloop was called, so exit 61 // unloop was called, so exit
62 return 0; 62 return 0;
63 } 63 }
64 64
65=head1 DESCRIPTION 65=head1 DESCRIPTION
66 66
67The newest version of this document is also available as an html-formatted 67The newest version of this document is also available as an html-formatted
68web page you might find easier to navigate when reading it for the first 68web page you might find easier to navigate when reading it for the first
178not a problem. 178not a problem.
179 179
180Example: Make sure we haven't accidentally been linked against the wrong 180Example: Make sure we haven't accidentally been linked against the wrong
181version. 181version.
182 182
183 assert (("libev version mismatch", 183 assert (("libev version mismatch",
184 ev_version_major () == EV_VERSION_MAJOR 184 ev_version_major () == EV_VERSION_MAJOR
185 && ev_version_minor () >= EV_VERSION_MINOR)); 185 && ev_version_minor () >= EV_VERSION_MINOR));
186 186
187=item unsigned int ev_supported_backends () 187=item unsigned int ev_supported_backends ()
188 188
189Return the set of all backends (i.e. their corresponding C<EV_BACKEND_*> 189Return the set of all backends (i.e. their corresponding C<EV_BACKEND_*>
190value) compiled into this binary of libev (independent of their 190value) compiled into this binary of libev (independent of their
192a description of the set values. 192a description of the set values.
193 193
194Example: make sure we have the epoll method, because yeah this is cool and 194Example: make sure we have the epoll method, because yeah this is cool and
195a must have and can we have a torrent of it please!!!11 195a must have and can we have a torrent of it please!!!11
196 196
197 assert (("sorry, no epoll, no sex", 197 assert (("sorry, no epoll, no sex",
198 ev_supported_backends () & EVBACKEND_EPOLL)); 198 ev_supported_backends () & EVBACKEND_EPOLL));
199 199
200=item unsigned int ev_recommended_backends () 200=item unsigned int ev_recommended_backends ()
201 201
202Return the set of all backends compiled into this binary of libev and also 202Return the set of all backends compiled into this binary of libev and also
203recommended for this platform. This set is often smaller than the one 203recommended for this platform. This set is often smaller than the one
466backends will be tried (in the reverse order as listed here). If none are 466backends will be tried (in the reverse order as listed here). If none are
467specified, all backends in C<ev_recommended_backends ()> will be tried. 467specified, all backends in C<ev_recommended_backends ()> will be tried.
468 468
469The most typical usage is like this: 469The most typical usage is like this:
470 470
471 if (!ev_default_loop (0)) 471 if (!ev_default_loop (0))
472 fatal ("could not initialise libev, bad $LIBEV_FLAGS in environment?"); 472 fatal ("could not initialise libev, bad $LIBEV_FLAGS in environment?");
473 473
474Restrict libev to the select and poll backends, and do not allow 474Restrict libev to the select and poll backends, and do not allow
475environment settings to be taken into account: 475environment settings to be taken into account:
476 476
477 ev_default_loop (EVBACKEND_POLL | EVBACKEND_SELECT | EVFLAG_NOENV); 477 ev_default_loop (EVBACKEND_POLL | EVBACKEND_SELECT | EVFLAG_NOENV);
478 478
479Use whatever libev has to offer, but make sure that kqueue is used if 479Use whatever libev has to offer, but make sure that kqueue is used if
480available (warning, breaks stuff, best use only with your own private 480available (warning, breaks stuff, best use only with your own private
481event loop and only if you know the OS supports your types of fds): 481event loop and only if you know the OS supports your types of fds):
482 482
483 ev_default_loop (ev_recommended_backends () | EVBACKEND_KQUEUE); 483 ev_default_loop (ev_recommended_backends () | EVBACKEND_KQUEUE);
484 484
485=item struct ev_loop *ev_loop_new (unsigned int flags) 485=item struct ev_loop *ev_loop_new (unsigned int flags)
486 486
487Similar to C<ev_default_loop>, but always creates a new event loop that is 487Similar to C<ev_default_loop>, but always creates a new event loop that is
488always distinct from the default loop. Unlike the default loop, it cannot 488always distinct from the default loop. Unlike the default loop, it cannot
493libev with threads is indeed to create one loop per thread, and using the 493libev with threads is indeed to create one loop per thread, and using the
494default loop in the "main" or "initial" thread. 494default loop in the "main" or "initial" thread.
495 495
496Example: Try to create a event loop that uses epoll and nothing else. 496Example: Try to create a event loop that uses epoll and nothing else.
497 497
498 struct ev_loop *epoller = ev_loop_new (EVBACKEND_EPOLL | EVFLAG_NOENV); 498 struct ev_loop *epoller = ev_loop_new (EVBACKEND_EPOLL | EVFLAG_NOENV);
499 if (!epoller) 499 if (!epoller)
500 fatal ("no epoll found here, maybe it hides under your chair"); 500 fatal ("no epoll found here, maybe it hides under your chair");
501 501
502=item ev_default_destroy () 502=item ev_default_destroy ()
503 503
504Destroys the default loop again (frees all memory and kernel state 504Destroys the default loop again (frees all memory and kernel state
505etc.). None of the active event watchers will be stopped in the normal 505etc.). None of the active event watchers will be stopped in the normal
664respectively). 664respectively).
665 665
666Example: Create a signal watcher, but keep it from keeping C<ev_loop> 666Example: Create a signal watcher, but keep it from keeping C<ev_loop>
667running when nothing else is active. 667running when nothing else is active.
668 668
669 struct ev_signal exitsig; 669 struct ev_signal exitsig;
670 ev_signal_init (&exitsig, sig_cb, SIGINT); 670 ev_signal_init (&exitsig, sig_cb, SIGINT);
671 ev_signal_start (loop, &exitsig); 671 ev_signal_start (loop, &exitsig);
672 evf_unref (loop); 672 evf_unref (loop);
673 673
674Example: For some weird reason, unregister the above signal handler again. 674Example: For some weird reason, unregister the above signal handler again.
675 675
676 ev_ref (loop); 676 ev_ref (loop);
677 ev_signal_stop (loop, &exitsig); 677 ev_signal_stop (loop, &exitsig);
678 678
679=item ev_set_io_collect_interval (loop, ev_tstamp interval) 679=item ev_set_io_collect_interval (loop, ev_tstamp interval)
680 680
681=item ev_set_timeout_collect_interval (loop, ev_tstamp interval) 681=item ev_set_timeout_collect_interval (loop, ev_tstamp interval)
682 682
730 730
731A watcher is a structure that you create and register to record your 731A watcher is a structure that you create and register to record your
732interest in some event. For instance, if you want to wait for STDIN to 732interest in some event. For instance, if you want to wait for STDIN to
733become readable, you would create an C<ev_io> watcher for that: 733become readable, you would create an C<ev_io> watcher for that:
734 734
735 static void my_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w, int revents) 735 static void my_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w, int revents)
736 { 736 {
737 ev_io_stop (w); 737 ev_io_stop (w);
738 ev_unloop (loop, EVUNLOOP_ALL); 738 ev_unloop (loop, EVUNLOOP_ALL);
739 } 739 }
740 740
741 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_loop (0); 741 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_loop (0);
742 struct ev_io stdin_watcher; 742 struct ev_io stdin_watcher;
743 ev_init (&stdin_watcher, my_cb); 743 ev_init (&stdin_watcher, my_cb);
744 ev_io_set (&stdin_watcher, STDIN_FILENO, EV_READ); 744 ev_io_set (&stdin_watcher, STDIN_FILENO, EV_READ);
745 ev_io_start (loop, &stdin_watcher); 745 ev_io_start (loop, &stdin_watcher);
746 ev_loop (loop, 0); 746 ev_loop (loop, 0);
747 747
748As you can see, you are responsible for allocating the memory for your 748As you can see, you are responsible for allocating the memory for your
749watcher structures (and it is usually a bad idea to do this on the stack, 749watcher structures (and it is usually a bad idea to do this on the stack,
750although this can sometimes be quite valid). 750although this can sometimes be quite valid).
751 751
978to associate arbitrary data with your watcher. If you need more data and 978to associate arbitrary data with your watcher. If you need more data and
979don't want to allocate memory and store a pointer to it in that data 979don't want to allocate memory and store a pointer to it in that data
980member, you can also "subclass" the watcher type and provide your own 980member, you can also "subclass" the watcher type and provide your own
981data: 981data:
982 982
983 struct my_io 983 struct my_io
984 { 984 {
985 struct ev_io io; 985 struct ev_io io;
986 int otherfd; 986 int otherfd;
987 void *somedata; 987 void *somedata;
988 struct whatever *mostinteresting; 988 struct whatever *mostinteresting;
989 } 989 }
990 990
991And since your callback will be called with a pointer to the watcher, you 991And since your callback will be called with a pointer to the watcher, you
992can cast it back to your own type: 992can cast it back to your own type:
993 993
994 static void my_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w_, int revents) 994 static void my_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w_, int revents)
995 { 995 {
996 struct my_io *w = (struct my_io *)w_; 996 struct my_io *w = (struct my_io *)w_;
997 ... 997 ...
998 } 998 }
999 999
1000More interesting and less C-conformant ways of casting your callback type 1000More interesting and less C-conformant ways of casting your callback type
1001instead have been omitted. 1001instead have been omitted.
1002 1002
1003Another common scenario is having some data structure with multiple 1003Another common scenario is having some data structure with multiple
1004watchers: 1004watchers:
1005 1005
1006 struct my_biggy 1006 struct my_biggy
1007 { 1007 {
1008 int some_data; 1008 int some_data;
1009 ev_timer t1; 1009 ev_timer t1;
1010 ev_timer t2; 1010 ev_timer t2;
1011 } 1011 }
1012 1012
1013In this case getting the pointer to C<my_biggy> is a bit more complicated, 1013In this case getting the pointer to C<my_biggy> is a bit more complicated,
1014you need to use C<offsetof>: 1014you need to use C<offsetof>:
1015 1015
1016 #include <stddef.h> 1016 #include <stddef.h>
1017 1017
1018 static void 1018 static void
1019 t1_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_timer *w, int revents) 1019 t1_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_timer *w, int revents)
1020 { 1020 {
1021 struct my_biggy big = (struct my_biggy * 1021 struct my_biggy big = (struct my_biggy *
1022 (((char *)w) - offsetof (struct my_biggy, t1)); 1022 (((char *)w) - offsetof (struct my_biggy, t1));
1023 } 1023 }
1024 1024
1025 static void 1025 static void
1026 t2_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_timer *w, int revents) 1026 t2_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_timer *w, int revents)
1027 { 1027 {
1028 struct my_biggy big = (struct my_biggy * 1028 struct my_biggy big = (struct my_biggy *
1029 (((char *)w) - offsetof (struct my_biggy, t2)); 1029 (((char *)w) - offsetof (struct my_biggy, t2));
1030 } 1030 }
1031 1031
1032 1032
1033=head1 WATCHER TYPES 1033=head1 WATCHER TYPES
1034 1034
1035This section describes each watcher in detail, but will not repeat 1035This section describes each watcher in detail, but will not repeat
1162 1162
1163Example: Call C<stdin_readable_cb> when STDIN_FILENO has become, well 1163Example: Call C<stdin_readable_cb> when STDIN_FILENO has become, well
1164readable, but only once. Since it is likely line-buffered, you could 1164readable, but only once. Since it is likely line-buffered, you could
1165attempt to read a whole line in the callback. 1165attempt to read a whole line in the callback.
1166 1166
1167 static void 1167 static void
1168 stdin_readable_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w, int revents) 1168 stdin_readable_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w, int revents)
1169 { 1169 {
1170 ev_io_stop (loop, w); 1170 ev_io_stop (loop, w);
1171 .. read from stdin here (or from w->fd) and haqndle any I/O errors 1171 .. read from stdin here (or from w->fd) and haqndle any I/O errors
1172 } 1172 }
1173 1173
1174 ... 1174 ...
1175 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_init (0); 1175 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_init (0);
1176 struct ev_io stdin_readable; 1176 struct ev_io stdin_readable;
1177 ev_io_init (&stdin_readable, stdin_readable_cb, STDIN_FILENO, EV_READ); 1177 ev_io_init (&stdin_readable, stdin_readable_cb, STDIN_FILENO, EV_READ);
1178 ev_io_start (loop, &stdin_readable); 1178 ev_io_start (loop, &stdin_readable);
1179 ev_loop (loop, 0); 1179 ev_loop (loop, 0);
1180 1180
1181 1181
1182=head2 C<ev_timer> - relative and optionally repeating timeouts 1182=head2 C<ev_timer> - relative and optionally repeating timeouts
1183 1183
1184Timer watchers are simple relative timers that generate an event after a 1184Timer watchers are simple relative timers that generate an event after a
1269 1269
1270=head3 Examples 1270=head3 Examples
1271 1271
1272Example: Create a timer that fires after 60 seconds. 1272Example: Create a timer that fires after 60 seconds.
1273 1273
1274 static void 1274 static void
1275 one_minute_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_timer *w, int revents) 1275 one_minute_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_timer *w, int revents)
1276 { 1276 {
1277 .. one minute over, w is actually stopped right here 1277 .. one minute over, w is actually stopped right here
1278 } 1278 }
1279 1279
1280 struct ev_timer mytimer; 1280 struct ev_timer mytimer;
1281 ev_timer_init (&mytimer, one_minute_cb, 60., 0.); 1281 ev_timer_init (&mytimer, one_minute_cb, 60., 0.);
1282 ev_timer_start (loop, &mytimer); 1282 ev_timer_start (loop, &mytimer);
1283 1283
1284Example: Create a timeout timer that times out after 10 seconds of 1284Example: Create a timeout timer that times out after 10 seconds of
1285inactivity. 1285inactivity.
1286 1286
1287 static void 1287 static void
1288 timeout_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_timer *w, int revents) 1288 timeout_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_timer *w, int revents)
1289 { 1289 {
1290 .. ten seconds without any activity 1290 .. ten seconds without any activity
1291 } 1291 }
1292 1292
1293 struct ev_timer mytimer; 1293 struct ev_timer mytimer;
1294 ev_timer_init (&mytimer, timeout_cb, 0., 10.); /* note, only repeat used */ 1294 ev_timer_init (&mytimer, timeout_cb, 0., 10.); /* note, only repeat used */
1295 ev_timer_again (&mytimer); /* start timer */ 1295 ev_timer_again (&mytimer); /* start timer */
1296 ev_loop (loop, 0); 1296 ev_loop (loop, 0);
1297 1297
1298 // and in some piece of code that gets executed on any "activity": 1298 // and in some piece of code that gets executed on any "activity":
1299 // reset the timeout to start ticking again at 10 seconds 1299 // reset the timeout to start ticking again at 10 seconds
1300 ev_timer_again (&mytimer); 1300 ev_timer_again (&mytimer);
1301 1301
1302 1302
1303=head2 C<ev_periodic> - to cron or not to cron? 1303=head2 C<ev_periodic> - to cron or not to cron?
1304 1304
1305Periodic watchers are also timers of a kind, but they are very versatile 1305Periodic watchers are also timers of a kind, but they are very versatile
1448 1448
1449Example: Call a callback every hour, or, more precisely, whenever the 1449Example: Call a callback every hour, or, more precisely, whenever the
1450system clock is divisible by 3600. The callback invocation times have 1450system clock is divisible by 3600. The callback invocation times have
1451potentially a lot of jitter, but good long-term stability. 1451potentially a lot of jitter, but good long-term stability.
1452 1452
1453 static void 1453 static void
1454 clock_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w, int revents) 1454 clock_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_io *w, int revents)
1455 { 1455 {
1456 ... its now a full hour (UTC, or TAI or whatever your clock follows) 1456 ... its now a full hour (UTC, or TAI or whatever your clock follows)
1457 } 1457 }
1458 1458
1459 struct ev_periodic hourly_tick; 1459 struct ev_periodic hourly_tick;
1460 ev_periodic_init (&hourly_tick, clock_cb, 0., 3600., 0); 1460 ev_periodic_init (&hourly_tick, clock_cb, 0., 3600., 0);
1461 ev_periodic_start (loop, &hourly_tick); 1461 ev_periodic_start (loop, &hourly_tick);
1462 1462
1463Example: The same as above, but use a reschedule callback to do it: 1463Example: The same as above, but use a reschedule callback to do it:
1464 1464
1465 #include <math.h> 1465 #include <math.h>
1466 1466
1467 static ev_tstamp 1467 static ev_tstamp
1468 my_scheduler_cb (struct ev_periodic *w, ev_tstamp now) 1468 my_scheduler_cb (struct ev_periodic *w, ev_tstamp now)
1469 { 1469 {
1470 return fmod (now, 3600.) + 3600.; 1470 return fmod (now, 3600.) + 3600.;
1471 } 1471 }
1472 1472
1473 ev_periodic_init (&hourly_tick, clock_cb, 0., 0., my_scheduler_cb); 1473 ev_periodic_init (&hourly_tick, clock_cb, 0., 0., my_scheduler_cb);
1474 1474
1475Example: Call a callback every hour, starting now: 1475Example: Call a callback every hour, starting now:
1476 1476
1477 struct ev_periodic hourly_tick; 1477 struct ev_periodic hourly_tick;
1478 ev_periodic_init (&hourly_tick, clock_cb, 1478 ev_periodic_init (&hourly_tick, clock_cb,
1479 fmod (ev_now (loop), 3600.), 3600., 0); 1479 fmod (ev_now (loop), 3600.), 3600., 0);
1480 ev_periodic_start (loop, &hourly_tick); 1480 ev_periodic_start (loop, &hourly_tick);
1481 1481
1482 1482
1483=head2 C<ev_signal> - signal me when a signal gets signalled! 1483=head2 C<ev_signal> - signal me when a signal gets signalled!
1484 1484
1485Signal watchers will trigger an event when the process receives a specific 1485Signal watchers will trigger an event when the process receives a specific
1519 1519
1520=head3 Examples 1520=head3 Examples
1521 1521
1522Example: Try to exit cleanly on SIGINT and SIGTERM. 1522Example: Try to exit cleanly on SIGINT and SIGTERM.
1523 1523
1524 static void 1524 static void
1525 sigint_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_signal *w, int revents) 1525 sigint_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_signal *w, int revents)
1526 { 1526 {
1527 ev_unloop (loop, EVUNLOOP_ALL); 1527 ev_unloop (loop, EVUNLOOP_ALL);
1528 } 1528 }
1529 1529
1530 struct ev_signal signal_watcher; 1530 struct ev_signal signal_watcher;
1531 ev_signal_init (&signal_watcher, sigint_cb, SIGINT); 1531 ev_signal_init (&signal_watcher, sigint_cb, SIGINT);
1532 ev_signal_start (loop, &sigint_cb); 1532 ev_signal_start (loop, &sigint_cb);
1533 1533
1534 1534
1535=head2 C<ev_child> - watch out for process status changes 1535=head2 C<ev_child> - watch out for process status changes
1536 1536
1537Child watchers trigger when your process receives a SIGCHLD in response to 1537Child watchers trigger when your process receives a SIGCHLD in response to
1597=head3 Examples 1597=head3 Examples
1598 1598
1599Example: C<fork()> a new process and install a child handler to wait for 1599Example: C<fork()> a new process and install a child handler to wait for
1600its completion. 1600its completion.
1601 1601
1602 ev_child cw; 1602 ev_child cw;
1603 1603
1604 static void 1604 static void
1605 child_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_child *w, int revents) 1605 child_cb (EV_P_ struct ev_child *w, int revents)
1606 { 1606 {
1607 ev_child_stop (EV_A_ w); 1607 ev_child_stop (EV_A_ w);
1608 printf ("process %d exited with status %x\n", w->rpid, w->rstatus); 1608 printf ("process %d exited with status %x\n", w->rpid, w->rstatus);
1609 } 1609 }
1610 1610
1611 pid_t pid = fork (); 1611 pid_t pid = fork ();
1612 1612
1613 if (pid < 0) 1613 if (pid < 0)
1614 // error 1614 // error
1615 else if (pid == 0) 1615 else if (pid == 0)
1616 { 1616 {
1617 // the forked child executes here 1617 // the forked child executes here
1618 exit (1); 1618 exit (1);
1619 } 1619 }
1620 else 1620 else
1621 { 1621 {
1622 ev_child_init (&cw, child_cb, pid, 0); 1622 ev_child_init (&cw, child_cb, pid, 0);
1623 ev_child_start (EV_DEFAULT_ &cw); 1623 ev_child_start (EV_DEFAULT_ &cw);
1624 } 1624 }
1625 1625
1626 1626
1627=head2 C<ev_stat> - did the file attributes just change? 1627=head2 C<ev_stat> - did the file attributes just change?
1628 1628
1629This watches a file system path for attribute changes. That is, it calls 1629This watches a file system path for attribute changes. That is, it calls
1767 1767
1768=head3 Examples 1768=head3 Examples
1769 1769
1770Example: Watch C</etc/passwd> for attribute changes. 1770Example: Watch C</etc/passwd> for attribute changes.
1771 1771
1772 static void 1772 static void
1773 passwd_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, ev_stat *w, int revents) 1773 passwd_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, ev_stat *w, int revents)
1774 { 1774 {
1775 /* /etc/passwd changed in some way */ 1775 /* /etc/passwd changed in some way */
1776 if (w->attr.st_nlink) 1776 if (w->attr.st_nlink)
1777 { 1777 {
1778 printf ("passwd current size %ld\n", (long)w->attr.st_size); 1778 printf ("passwd current size %ld\n", (long)w->attr.st_size);
1779 printf ("passwd current atime %ld\n", (long)w->attr.st_mtime); 1779 printf ("passwd current atime %ld\n", (long)w->attr.st_mtime);
1780 printf ("passwd current mtime %ld\n", (long)w->attr.st_mtime); 1780 printf ("passwd current mtime %ld\n", (long)w->attr.st_mtime);
1781 } 1781 }
1782 else 1782 else
1783 /* you shalt not abuse printf for puts */ 1783 /* you shalt not abuse printf for puts */
1784 puts ("wow, /etc/passwd is not there, expect problems. " 1784 puts ("wow, /etc/passwd is not there, expect problems. "
1785 "if this is windows, they already arrived\n"); 1785 "if this is windows, they already arrived\n");
1786 } 1786 }
1787 1787
1788 ... 1788 ...
1789 ev_stat passwd; 1789 ev_stat passwd;
1790 1790
1791 ev_stat_init (&passwd, passwd_cb, "/etc/passwd", 0.); 1791 ev_stat_init (&passwd, passwd_cb, "/etc/passwd", 0.);
1792 ev_stat_start (loop, &passwd); 1792 ev_stat_start (loop, &passwd);
1793 1793
1794Example: Like above, but additionally use a one-second delay so we do not 1794Example: Like above, but additionally use a one-second delay so we do not
1795miss updates (however, frequent updates will delay processing, too, so 1795miss updates (however, frequent updates will delay processing, too, so
1796one might do the work both on C<ev_stat> callback invocation I<and> on 1796one might do the work both on C<ev_stat> callback invocation I<and> on
1797C<ev_timer> callback invocation). 1797C<ev_timer> callback invocation).
1798 1798
1799 static ev_stat passwd; 1799 static ev_stat passwd;
1800 static ev_timer timer; 1800 static ev_timer timer;
1801 1801
1802 static void 1802 static void
1803 timer_cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents) 1803 timer_cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents)
1804 { 1804 {
1805 ev_timer_stop (EV_A_ w); 1805 ev_timer_stop (EV_A_ w);
1806 1806
1807 /* now it's one second after the most recent passwd change */ 1807 /* now it's one second after the most recent passwd change */
1808 } 1808 }
1809 1809
1810 static void 1810 static void
1811 stat_cb (EV_P_ ev_stat *w, int revents) 1811 stat_cb (EV_P_ ev_stat *w, int revents)
1812 { 1812 {
1813 /* reset the one-second timer */ 1813 /* reset the one-second timer */
1814 ev_timer_again (EV_A_ &timer); 1814 ev_timer_again (EV_A_ &timer);
1815 } 1815 }
1816 1816
1817 ... 1817 ...
1818 ev_stat_init (&passwd, stat_cb, "/etc/passwd", 0.); 1818 ev_stat_init (&passwd, stat_cb, "/etc/passwd", 0.);
1819 ev_stat_start (loop, &passwd); 1819 ev_stat_start (loop, &passwd);
1820 ev_timer_init (&timer, timer_cb, 0., 1.02); 1820 ev_timer_init (&timer, timer_cb, 0., 1.02);
1821 1821
1822 1822
1823=head2 C<ev_idle> - when you've got nothing better to do... 1823=head2 C<ev_idle> - when you've got nothing better to do...
1824 1824
1825Idle watchers trigger events when no other events of the same or higher 1825Idle watchers trigger events when no other events of the same or higher
1856=head3 Examples 1856=head3 Examples
1857 1857
1858Example: Dynamically allocate an C<ev_idle> watcher, start it, and in the 1858Example: Dynamically allocate an C<ev_idle> watcher, start it, and in the
1859callback, free it. Also, use no error checking, as usual. 1859callback, free it. Also, use no error checking, as usual.
1860 1860
1861 static void 1861 static void
1862 idle_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_idle *w, int revents) 1862 idle_cb (struct ev_loop *loop, struct ev_idle *w, int revents)
1863 { 1863 {
1864 free (w); 1864 free (w);
1865 // now do something you wanted to do when the program has 1865 // now do something you wanted to do when the program has
1866 // no longer anything immediate to do. 1866 // no longer anything immediate to do.
1867 } 1867 }
1868 1868
1869 struct ev_idle *idle_watcher = malloc (sizeof (struct ev_idle)); 1869 struct ev_idle *idle_watcher = malloc (sizeof (struct ev_idle));
1870 ev_idle_init (idle_watcher, idle_cb); 1870 ev_idle_init (idle_watcher, idle_cb);
1871 ev_idle_start (loop, idle_cb); 1871 ev_idle_start (loop, idle_cb);
1872 1872
1873 1873
1874=head2 C<ev_prepare> and C<ev_check> - customise your event loop! 1874=head2 C<ev_prepare> and C<ev_check> - customise your event loop!
1875 1875
1876Prepare and check watchers are usually (but not always) used in tandem: 1876Prepare and check watchers are usually (but not always) used in tandem:
1948and in a check watcher, destroy them and call into libadns. What follows 1948and in a check watcher, destroy them and call into libadns. What follows
1949is pseudo-code only of course. This requires you to either use a low 1949is pseudo-code only of course. This requires you to either use a low
1950priority for the check watcher or use C<ev_clear_pending> explicitly, as 1950priority for the check watcher or use C<ev_clear_pending> explicitly, as
1951the callbacks for the IO/timeout watchers might not have been called yet. 1951the callbacks for the IO/timeout watchers might not have been called yet.
1952 1952
1953 static ev_io iow [nfd]; 1953 static ev_io iow [nfd];
1954 static ev_timer tw; 1954 static ev_timer tw;
1955 1955
1956 static void 1956 static void
1957 io_cb (ev_loop *loop, ev_io *w, int revents) 1957 io_cb (ev_loop *loop, ev_io *w, int revents)
1958 { 1958 {
1959 } 1959 }
1960 1960
1961 // create io watchers for each fd and a timer before blocking 1961 // create io watchers for each fd and a timer before blocking
1962 static void 1962 static void
1963 adns_prepare_cb (ev_loop *loop, ev_prepare *w, int revents) 1963 adns_prepare_cb (ev_loop *loop, ev_prepare *w, int revents)
1964 { 1964 {
1965 int timeout = 3600000; 1965 int timeout = 3600000;
1966 struct pollfd fds [nfd]; 1966 struct pollfd fds [nfd];
1967 // actual code will need to loop here and realloc etc. 1967 // actual code will need to loop here and realloc etc.
1968 adns_beforepoll (ads, fds, &nfd, &timeout, timeval_from (ev_time ())); 1968 adns_beforepoll (ads, fds, &nfd, &timeout, timeval_from (ev_time ()));
1969 1969
1970 /* the callback is illegal, but won't be called as we stop during check */ 1970 /* the callback is illegal, but won't be called as we stop during check */
1971 ev_timer_init (&tw, 0, timeout * 1e-3); 1971 ev_timer_init (&tw, 0, timeout * 1e-3);
1972 ev_timer_start (loop, &tw); 1972 ev_timer_start (loop, &tw);
1973 1973
1974 // create one ev_io per pollfd 1974 // create one ev_io per pollfd
1975 for (int i = 0; i < nfd; ++i) 1975 for (int i = 0; i < nfd; ++i)
1976 { 1976 {
1977 ev_io_init (iow + i, io_cb, fds [i].fd, 1977 ev_io_init (iow + i, io_cb, fds [i].fd,
1978 ((fds [i].events & POLLIN ? EV_READ : 0) 1978 ((fds [i].events & POLLIN ? EV_READ : 0)
1979 | (fds [i].events & POLLOUT ? EV_WRITE : 0))); 1979 | (fds [i].events & POLLOUT ? EV_WRITE : 0)));
1980 1980
1981 fds [i].revents = 0; 1981 fds [i].revents = 0;
1982 ev_io_start (loop, iow + i); 1982 ev_io_start (loop, iow + i);
1983 } 1983 }
1984 } 1984 }
1985 1985
1986 // stop all watchers after blocking 1986 // stop all watchers after blocking
1987 static void 1987 static void
1988 adns_check_cb (ev_loop *loop, ev_check *w, int revents) 1988 adns_check_cb (ev_loop *loop, ev_check *w, int revents)
1989 { 1989 {
1990 ev_timer_stop (loop, &tw); 1990 ev_timer_stop (loop, &tw);
1991 1991
1992 for (int i = 0; i < nfd; ++i) 1992 for (int i = 0; i < nfd; ++i)
1993 { 1993 {
1994 // set the relevant poll flags 1994 // set the relevant poll flags
1995 // could also call adns_processreadable etc. here 1995 // could also call adns_processreadable etc. here
1996 struct pollfd *fd = fds + i; 1996 struct pollfd *fd = fds + i;
1997 int revents = ev_clear_pending (iow + i); 1997 int revents = ev_clear_pending (iow + i);
1998 if (revents & EV_READ ) fd->revents |= fd->events & POLLIN; 1998 if (revents & EV_READ ) fd->revents |= fd->events & POLLIN;
1999 if (revents & EV_WRITE) fd->revents |= fd->events & POLLOUT; 1999 if (revents & EV_WRITE) fd->revents |= fd->events & POLLOUT;
2000 2000
2001 // now stop the watcher 2001 // now stop the watcher
2002 ev_io_stop (loop, iow + i); 2002 ev_io_stop (loop, iow + i);
2003 } 2003 }
2004 2004
2005 adns_afterpoll (adns, fds, nfd, timeval_from (ev_now (loop)); 2005 adns_afterpoll (adns, fds, nfd, timeval_from (ev_now (loop));
2006 } 2006 }
2007 2007
2008Method 2: This would be just like method 1, but you run C<adns_afterpoll> 2008Method 2: This would be just like method 1, but you run C<adns_afterpoll>
2009in the prepare watcher and would dispose of the check watcher. 2009in the prepare watcher and would dispose of the check watcher.
2010 2010
2011Method 3: If the module to be embedded supports explicit event 2011Method 3: If the module to be embedded supports explicit event
2012notification (libadns does), you can also make use of the actual watcher 2012notification (libadns does), you can also make use of the actual watcher
2013callbacks, and only destroy/create the watchers in the prepare watcher. 2013callbacks, and only destroy/create the watchers in the prepare watcher.
2014 2014
2015 static void 2015 static void
2016 timer_cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents) 2016 timer_cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents)
2017 { 2017 {
2018 adns_state ads = (adns_state)w->data; 2018 adns_state ads = (adns_state)w->data;
2019 update_now (EV_A); 2019 update_now (EV_A);
2020 2020
2021 adns_processtimeouts (ads, &tv_now); 2021 adns_processtimeouts (ads, &tv_now);
2022 } 2022 }
2023 2023
2024 static void 2024 static void
2025 io_cb (EV_P_ ev_io *w, int revents) 2025 io_cb (EV_P_ ev_io *w, int revents)
2026 { 2026 {
2027 adns_state ads = (adns_state)w->data; 2027 adns_state ads = (adns_state)w->data;
2028 update_now (EV_A); 2028 update_now (EV_A);
2029 2029
2030 if (revents & EV_READ ) adns_processreadable (ads, w->fd, &tv_now); 2030 if (revents & EV_READ ) adns_processreadable (ads, w->fd, &tv_now);
2031 if (revents & EV_WRITE) adns_processwriteable (ads, w->fd, &tv_now); 2031 if (revents & EV_WRITE) adns_processwriteable (ads, w->fd, &tv_now);
2032 } 2032 }
2033 2033
2034 // do not ever call adns_afterpoll 2034 // do not ever call adns_afterpoll
2035 2035
2036Method 4: Do not use a prepare or check watcher because the module you 2036Method 4: Do not use a prepare or check watcher because the module you
2037want to embed is too inflexible to support it. Instead, you can override 2037want to embed is too inflexible to support it. Instead, you can override
2038their poll function. The drawback with this solution is that the main 2038their poll function. The drawback with this solution is that the main
2039loop is now no longer controllable by EV. The C<Glib::EV> module does 2039loop is now no longer controllable by EV. The C<Glib::EV> module does
2040this. 2040this.
2041 2041
2042 static gint 2042 static gint
2043 event_poll_func (GPollFD *fds, guint nfds, gint timeout) 2043 event_poll_func (GPollFD *fds, guint nfds, gint timeout)
2044 { 2044 {
2045 int got_events = 0; 2045 int got_events = 0;
2046 2046
2047 for (n = 0; n < nfds; ++n) 2047 for (n = 0; n < nfds; ++n)
2048 // create/start io watcher that sets the relevant bits in fds[n] and increment got_events 2048 // create/start io watcher that sets the relevant bits in fds[n] and increment got_events
2049 2049
2050 if (timeout >= 0) 2050 if (timeout >= 0)
2051 // create/start timer 2051 // create/start timer
2052 2052
2053 // poll 2053 // poll
2054 ev_loop (EV_A_ 0); 2054 ev_loop (EV_A_ 0);
2055 2055
2056 // stop timer again 2056 // stop timer again
2057 if (timeout >= 0) 2057 if (timeout >= 0)
2058 ev_timer_stop (EV_A_ &to); 2058 ev_timer_stop (EV_A_ &to);
2059 2059
2060 // stop io watchers again - their callbacks should have set 2060 // stop io watchers again - their callbacks should have set
2061 for (n = 0; n < nfds; ++n) 2061 for (n = 0; n < nfds; ++n)
2062 ev_io_stop (EV_A_ iow [n]); 2062 ev_io_stop (EV_A_ iow [n]);
2063 2063
2064 return got_events; 2064 return got_events;
2065 } 2065 }
2066 2066
2067 2067
2068=head2 C<ev_embed> - when one backend isn't enough... 2068=head2 C<ev_embed> - when one backend isn't enough...
2069 2069
2070This is a rather advanced watcher type that lets you embed one event loop 2070This is a rather advanced watcher type that lets you embed one event loop
2148event loop. If that is not possible, use the default loop. The default 2148event loop. If that is not possible, use the default loop. The default
2149loop is stored in C<loop_hi>, while the embeddable loop is stored in 2149loop is stored in C<loop_hi>, while the embeddable loop is stored in
2150C<loop_lo> (which is C<loop_hi> in the case no embeddable loop can be 2150C<loop_lo> (which is C<loop_hi> in the case no embeddable loop can be
2151used). 2151used).
2152 2152
2153 struct ev_loop *loop_hi = ev_default_init (0); 2153 struct ev_loop *loop_hi = ev_default_init (0);
2154 struct ev_loop *loop_lo = 0; 2154 struct ev_loop *loop_lo = 0;
2155 struct ev_embed embed; 2155 struct ev_embed embed;
2156 2156
2157 // see if there is a chance of getting one that works 2157 // see if there is a chance of getting one that works
2158 // (remember that a flags value of 0 means autodetection) 2158 // (remember that a flags value of 0 means autodetection)
2159 loop_lo = ev_embeddable_backends () & ev_recommended_backends () 2159 loop_lo = ev_embeddable_backends () & ev_recommended_backends ()
2160 ? ev_loop_new (ev_embeddable_backends () & ev_recommended_backends ()) 2160 ? ev_loop_new (ev_embeddable_backends () & ev_recommended_backends ())
2161 : 0; 2161 : 0;
2162 2162
2163 // if we got one, then embed it, otherwise default to loop_hi 2163 // if we got one, then embed it, otherwise default to loop_hi
2164 if (loop_lo) 2164 if (loop_lo)
2165 { 2165 {
2166 ev_embed_init (&embed, 0, loop_lo); 2166 ev_embed_init (&embed, 0, loop_lo);
2167 ev_embed_start (loop_hi, &embed); 2167 ev_embed_start (loop_hi, &embed);
2168 } 2168 }
2169 else 2169 else
2170 loop_lo = loop_hi; 2170 loop_lo = loop_hi;
2171 2171
2172Example: Check if kqueue is available but not recommended and create 2172Example: Check if kqueue is available but not recommended and create
2173a kqueue backend for use with sockets (which usually work with any 2173a kqueue backend for use with sockets (which usually work with any
2174kqueue implementation). Store the kqueue/socket-only event loop in 2174kqueue implementation). Store the kqueue/socket-only event loop in
2175C<loop_socket>. (One might optionally use C<EVFLAG_NOENV>, too). 2175C<loop_socket>. (One might optionally use C<EVFLAG_NOENV>, too).
2176 2176
2177 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_init (0); 2177 struct ev_loop *loop = ev_default_init (0);
2178 struct ev_loop *loop_socket = 0; 2178 struct ev_loop *loop_socket = 0;
2179 struct ev_embed embed; 2179 struct ev_embed embed;
2180 2180
2181 if (ev_supported_backends () & ~ev_recommended_backends () & EVBACKEND_KQUEUE) 2181 if (ev_supported_backends () & ~ev_recommended_backends () & EVBACKEND_KQUEUE)
2182 if ((loop_socket = ev_loop_new (EVBACKEND_KQUEUE)) 2182 if ((loop_socket = ev_loop_new (EVBACKEND_KQUEUE))
2183 { 2183 {
2184 ev_embed_init (&embed, 0, loop_socket); 2184 ev_embed_init (&embed, 0, loop_socket);
2185 ev_embed_start (loop, &embed); 2185 ev_embed_start (loop, &embed);
2186 } 2186 }
2187 2187
2188 if (!loop_socket) 2188 if (!loop_socket)
2189 loop_socket = loop; 2189 loop_socket = loop;
2190 2190
2191 // now use loop_socket for all sockets, and loop for everything else 2191 // now use loop_socket for all sockets, and loop for everything else
2192 2192
2193 2193
2194=head2 C<ev_fork> - the audacity to resume the event loop after a fork 2194=head2 C<ev_fork> - the audacity to resume the event loop after a fork
2195 2195
2196Fork watchers are called when a C<fork ()> was detected (usually because 2196Fork watchers are called when a C<fork ()> was detected (usually because
2385The callback has the type C<void (*cb)(int revents, void *arg)> and gets 2385The callback has the type C<void (*cb)(int revents, void *arg)> and gets
2386passed an C<revents> set like normal event callbacks (a combination of 2386passed an C<revents> set like normal event callbacks (a combination of
2387C<EV_ERROR>, C<EV_READ>, C<EV_WRITE> or C<EV_TIMEOUT>) and the C<arg> 2387C<EV_ERROR>, C<EV_READ>, C<EV_WRITE> or C<EV_TIMEOUT>) and the C<arg>
2388value passed to C<ev_once>: 2388value passed to C<ev_once>:
2389 2389
2390 static void stdin_ready (int revents, void *arg) 2390 static void stdin_ready (int revents, void *arg)
2391 { 2391 {
2392 if (revents & EV_TIMEOUT) 2392 if (revents & EV_TIMEOUT)
2393 /* doh, nothing entered */; 2393 /* doh, nothing entered */;
2394 else if (revents & EV_READ) 2394 else if (revents & EV_READ)
2395 /* stdin might have data for us, joy! */; 2395 /* stdin might have data for us, joy! */;
2396 } 2396 }
2397 2397
2398 ev_once (STDIN_FILENO, EV_READ, 10., stdin_ready, 0); 2398 ev_once (STDIN_FILENO, EV_READ, 10., stdin_ready, 0);
2399 2399
2400=item ev_feed_event (ev_loop *, watcher *, int revents) 2400=item ev_feed_event (ev_loop *, watcher *, int revents)
2401 2401
2402Feeds the given event set into the event loop, as if the specified event 2402Feeds the given event set into the event loop, as if the specified event
2403had happened for the specified watcher (which must be a pointer to an 2403had happened for the specified watcher (which must be a pointer to an
2452you to use some convenience methods to start/stop watchers and also change 2452you to use some convenience methods to start/stop watchers and also change
2453the callback model to a model using method callbacks on objects. 2453the callback model to a model using method callbacks on objects.
2454 2454
2455To use it, 2455To use it,
2456 2456
2457 #include <ev++.h> 2457 #include <ev++.h>
2458 2458
2459This automatically includes F<ev.h> and puts all of its definitions (many 2459This automatically includes F<ev.h> and puts all of its definitions (many
2460of them macros) into the global namespace. All C++ specific things are 2460of them macros) into the global namespace. All C++ specific things are
2461put into the C<ev> namespace. It should support all the same embedding 2461put into the C<ev> namespace. It should support all the same embedding
2462options as F<ev.h>, most notably C<EV_MULTIPLICITY>. 2462options as F<ev.h>, most notably C<EV_MULTIPLICITY>.
2529your compiler is good :), then the method will be fully inlined into the 2529your compiler is good :), then the method will be fully inlined into the
2530thunking function, making it as fast as a direct C callback. 2530thunking function, making it as fast as a direct C callback.
2531 2531
2532Example: simple class declaration and watcher initialisation 2532Example: simple class declaration and watcher initialisation
2533 2533
2534 struct myclass 2534 struct myclass
2535 { 2535 {
2536 void io_cb (ev::io &w, int revents) { } 2536 void io_cb (ev::io &w, int revents) { }
2537 } 2537 }
2538 2538
2539 myclass obj; 2539 myclass obj;
2540 ev::io iow; 2540 ev::io iow;
2541 iow.set <myclass, &myclass::io_cb> (&obj); 2541 iow.set <myclass, &myclass::io_cb> (&obj);
2542 2542
2543=item w->set<function> (void *data = 0) 2543=item w->set<function> (void *data = 0)
2544 2544
2545Also sets a callback, but uses a static method or plain function as 2545Also sets a callback, but uses a static method or plain function as
2546callback. The optional C<data> argument will be stored in the watcher's 2546callback. The optional C<data> argument will be stored in the watcher's
2550 2550
2551See the method-C<set> above for more details. 2551See the method-C<set> above for more details.
2552 2552
2553Example: 2553Example:
2554 2554
2555 static void io_cb (ev::io &w, int revents) { } 2555 static void io_cb (ev::io &w, int revents) { }
2556 iow.set <io_cb> (); 2556 iow.set <io_cb> ();
2557 2557
2558=item w->set (struct ev_loop *) 2558=item w->set (struct ev_loop *)
2559 2559
2560Associates a different C<struct ev_loop> with this watcher. You can only 2560Associates a different C<struct ev_loop> with this watcher. You can only
2561do this when the watcher is inactive (and not pending either). 2561do this when the watcher is inactive (and not pending either).
2594=back 2594=back
2595 2595
2596Example: Define a class with an IO and idle watcher, start one of them in 2596Example: Define a class with an IO and idle watcher, start one of them in
2597the constructor. 2597the constructor.
2598 2598
2599 class myclass 2599 class myclass
2600 { 2600 {
2601 ev::io io; void io_cb (ev::io &w, int revents); 2601 ev::io io; void io_cb (ev::io &w, int revents);
2602 ev:idle idle void idle_cb (ev::idle &w, int revents); 2602 ev:idle idle void idle_cb (ev::idle &w, int revents);
2603 2603
2604 myclass (int fd) 2604 myclass (int fd)
2605 { 2605 {
2606 io .set <myclass, &myclass::io_cb > (this); 2606 io .set <myclass, &myclass::io_cb > (this);
2607 idle.set <myclass, &myclass::idle_cb> (this); 2607 idle.set <myclass, &myclass::idle_cb> (this);
2608 2608
2609 io.start (fd, ev::READ); 2609 io.start (fd, ev::READ);
2610 } 2610 }
2611 }; 2611 };
2612 2612
2613 2613
2614=head1 OTHER LANGUAGE BINDINGS 2614=head1 OTHER LANGUAGE BINDINGS
2615 2615
2616Libev does not offer other language bindings itself, but bindings for a 2616Libev does not offer other language bindings itself, but bindings for a
2661 2661
2662This provides the loop I<argument> for functions, if one is required ("ev 2662This provides the loop I<argument> for functions, if one is required ("ev
2663loop argument"). The C<EV_A> form is used when this is the sole argument, 2663loop argument"). The C<EV_A> form is used when this is the sole argument,
2664C<EV_A_> is used when other arguments are following. Example: 2664C<EV_A_> is used when other arguments are following. Example:
2665 2665
2666 ev_unref (EV_A); 2666 ev_unref (EV_A);
2667 ev_timer_add (EV_A_ watcher); 2667 ev_timer_add (EV_A_ watcher);
2668 ev_loop (EV_A_ 0); 2668 ev_loop (EV_A_ 0);
2669 2669
2670It assumes the variable C<loop> of type C<struct ev_loop *> is in scope, 2670It assumes the variable C<loop> of type C<struct ev_loop *> is in scope,
2671which is often provided by the following macro. 2671which is often provided by the following macro.
2672 2672
2673=item C<EV_P>, C<EV_P_> 2673=item C<EV_P>, C<EV_P_>
2674 2674
2675This provides the loop I<parameter> for functions, if one is required ("ev 2675This provides the loop I<parameter> for functions, if one is required ("ev
2676loop parameter"). The C<EV_P> form is used when this is the sole parameter, 2676loop parameter"). The C<EV_P> form is used when this is the sole parameter,
2677C<EV_P_> is used when other parameters are following. Example: 2677C<EV_P_> is used when other parameters are following. Example:
2678 2678
2679 // this is how ev_unref is being declared 2679 // this is how ev_unref is being declared
2680 static void ev_unref (EV_P); 2680 static void ev_unref (EV_P);
2681 2681
2682 // this is how you can declare your typical callback 2682 // this is how you can declare your typical callback
2683 static void cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents) 2683 static void cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents)
2684 2684
2685It declares a parameter C<loop> of type C<struct ev_loop *>, quite 2685It declares a parameter C<loop> of type C<struct ev_loop *>, quite
2686suitable for use with C<EV_A>. 2686suitable for use with C<EV_A>.
2687 2687
2688=item C<EV_DEFAULT>, C<EV_DEFAULT_> 2688=item C<EV_DEFAULT>, C<EV_DEFAULT_>
2704 2704
2705Example: Declare and initialise a check watcher, utilising the above 2705Example: Declare and initialise a check watcher, utilising the above
2706macros so it will work regardless of whether multiple loops are supported 2706macros so it will work regardless of whether multiple loops are supported
2707or not. 2707or not.
2708 2708
2709 static void 2709 static void
2710 check_cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents) 2710 check_cb (EV_P_ ev_timer *w, int revents)
2711 { 2711 {
2712 ev_check_stop (EV_A_ w); 2712 ev_check_stop (EV_A_ w);
2713 } 2713 }
2714 2714
2715 ev_check check; 2715 ev_check check;
2716 ev_check_init (&check, check_cb); 2716 ev_check_init (&check, check_cb);
2717 ev_check_start (EV_DEFAULT_ &check); 2717 ev_check_start (EV_DEFAULT_ &check);
2718 ev_loop (EV_DEFAULT_ 0); 2718 ev_loop (EV_DEFAULT_ 0);
2719 2719
2720=head1 EMBEDDING 2720=head1 EMBEDDING
2721 2721
2722Libev can (and often is) directly embedded into host 2722Libev can (and often is) directly embedded into host
2723applications. Examples of applications that embed it include the Deliantra 2723applications. Examples of applications that embed it include the Deliantra
2737=head3 CORE EVENT LOOP 2737=head3 CORE EVENT LOOP
2738 2738
2739To include only the libev core (all the C<ev_*> functions), with manual 2739To include only the libev core (all the C<ev_*> functions), with manual
2740configuration (no autoconf): 2740configuration (no autoconf):
2741 2741
2742 #define EV_STANDALONE 1 2742 #define EV_STANDALONE 1
2743 #include "ev.c" 2743 #include "ev.c"
2744 2744
2745This will automatically include F<ev.h>, too, and should be done in a 2745This will automatically include F<ev.h>, too, and should be done in a
2746single C source file only to provide the function implementations. To use 2746single C source file only to provide the function implementations. To use
2747it, do the same for F<ev.h> in all files wishing to use this API (best 2747it, do the same for F<ev.h> in all files wishing to use this API (best
2748done by writing a wrapper around F<ev.h> that you can include instead and 2748done by writing a wrapper around F<ev.h> that you can include instead and
2749where you can put other configuration options): 2749where you can put other configuration options):
2750 2750
2751 #define EV_STANDALONE 1 2751 #define EV_STANDALONE 1
2752 #include "ev.h" 2752 #include "ev.h"
2753 2753
2754Both header files and implementation files can be compiled with a C++ 2754Both header files and implementation files can be compiled with a C++
2755compiler (at least, thats a stated goal, and breakage will be treated 2755compiler (at least, thats a stated goal, and breakage will be treated
2756as a bug). 2756as a bug).
2757 2757
2758You need the following files in your source tree, or in a directory 2758You need the following files in your source tree, or in a directory
2759in your include path (e.g. in libev/ when using -Ilibev): 2759in your include path (e.g. in libev/ when using -Ilibev):
2760 2760
2761 ev.h 2761 ev.h
2762 ev.c 2762 ev.c
2763 ev_vars.h 2763 ev_vars.h
2764 ev_wrap.h 2764 ev_wrap.h
2765 2765
2766 ev_win32.c required on win32 platforms only 2766 ev_win32.c required on win32 platforms only
2767 2767
2768 ev_select.c only when select backend is enabled (which is enabled by default) 2768 ev_select.c only when select backend is enabled (which is enabled by default)
2769 ev_poll.c only when poll backend is enabled (disabled by default) 2769 ev_poll.c only when poll backend is enabled (disabled by default)
2770 ev_epoll.c only when the epoll backend is enabled (disabled by default) 2770 ev_epoll.c only when the epoll backend is enabled (disabled by default)
2771 ev_kqueue.c only when the kqueue backend is enabled (disabled by default) 2771 ev_kqueue.c only when the kqueue backend is enabled (disabled by default)
2772 ev_port.c only when the solaris port backend is enabled (disabled by default) 2772 ev_port.c only when the solaris port backend is enabled (disabled by default)
2773 2773
2774F<ev.c> includes the backend files directly when enabled, so you only need 2774F<ev.c> includes the backend files directly when enabled, so you only need
2775to compile this single file. 2775to compile this single file.
2776 2776
2777=head3 LIBEVENT COMPATIBILITY API 2777=head3 LIBEVENT COMPATIBILITY API
2778 2778
2779To include the libevent compatibility API, also include: 2779To include the libevent compatibility API, also include:
2780 2780
2781 #include "event.c" 2781 #include "event.c"
2782 2782
2783in the file including F<ev.c>, and: 2783in the file including F<ev.c>, and:
2784 2784
2785 #include "event.h" 2785 #include "event.h"
2786 2786
2787in the files that want to use the libevent API. This also includes F<ev.h>. 2787in the files that want to use the libevent API. This also includes F<ev.h>.
2788 2788
2789You need the following additional files for this: 2789You need the following additional files for this:
2790 2790
2791 event.h 2791 event.h
2792 event.c 2792 event.c
2793 2793
2794=head3 AUTOCONF SUPPORT 2794=head3 AUTOCONF SUPPORT
2795 2795
2796Instead of using C<EV_STANDALONE=1> and providing your configuration in 2796Instead of using C<EV_STANDALONE=1> and providing your configuration in
2797whatever way you want, you can also C<m4_include([libev.m4])> in your 2797whatever way you want, you can also C<m4_include([libev.m4])> in your
2798F<configure.ac> and leave C<EV_STANDALONE> undefined. F<ev.c> will then 2798F<configure.ac> and leave C<EV_STANDALONE> undefined. F<ev.c> will then
2799include F<config.h> and configure itself accordingly. 2799include F<config.h> and configure itself accordingly.
2800 2800
2801For this of course you need the m4 file: 2801For this of course you need the m4 file:
2802 2802
2803 libev.m4 2803 libev.m4
2804 2804
2805=head2 PREPROCESSOR SYMBOLS/MACROS 2805=head2 PREPROCESSOR SYMBOLS/MACROS
2806 2806
2807Libev can be configured via a variety of preprocessor symbols you have to 2807Libev can be configured via a variety of preprocessor symbols you have to
2808define before including any of its files. The default in the absence of 2808define before including any of its files. The default in the absence of
3085members. You have to define it each time you include one of the files, 3085members. You have to define it each time you include one of the files,
3086though, and it must be identical each time. 3086though, and it must be identical each time.
3087 3087
3088For example, the perl EV module uses something like this: 3088For example, the perl EV module uses something like this:
3089 3089
3090 #define EV_COMMON \ 3090 #define EV_COMMON \
3091 SV *self; /* contains this struct */ \ 3091 SV *self; /* contains this struct */ \
3092 SV *cb_sv, *fh /* note no trailing ";" */ 3092 SV *cb_sv, *fh /* note no trailing ";" */
3093 3093
3094=item EV_CB_DECLARE (type) 3094=item EV_CB_DECLARE (type)
3095 3095
3096=item EV_CB_INVOKE (watcher, revents) 3096=item EV_CB_INVOKE (watcher, revents)
3097 3097
3108 3108
3109If you need to re-export the API (e.g. via a DLL) and you need a list of 3109If you need to re-export the API (e.g. via a DLL) and you need a list of
3110exported symbols, you can use the provided F<Symbol.*> files which list 3110exported symbols, you can use the provided F<Symbol.*> files which list
3111all public symbols, one per line: 3111all public symbols, one per line:
3112 3112
3113 Symbols.ev for libev proper 3113 Symbols.ev for libev proper
3114 Symbols.event for the libevent emulation 3114 Symbols.event for the libevent emulation
3115 3115
3116This can also be used to rename all public symbols to avoid clashes with 3116This can also be used to rename all public symbols to avoid clashes with
3117multiple versions of libev linked together (which is obviously bad in 3117multiple versions of libev linked together (which is obviously bad in
3118itself, but sometimes it is inconvenient to avoid this). 3118itself, but sometimes it is inconvenient to avoid this).
3119 3119
3140file. 3140file.
3141 3141
3142The usage in rxvt-unicode is simpler. It has a F<ev_cpp.h> header file 3142The usage in rxvt-unicode is simpler. It has a F<ev_cpp.h> header file
3143that everybody includes and which overrides some configure choices: 3143that everybody includes and which overrides some configure choices:
3144 3144
3145 #define EV_MINIMAL 1 3145 #define EV_MINIMAL 1
3146 #define EV_USE_POLL 0 3146 #define EV_USE_POLL 0
3147 #define EV_MULTIPLICITY 0 3147 #define EV_MULTIPLICITY 0
3148 #define EV_PERIODIC_ENABLE 0 3148 #define EV_PERIODIC_ENABLE 0
3149 #define EV_STAT_ENABLE 0 3149 #define EV_STAT_ENABLE 0
3150 #define EV_FORK_ENABLE 0 3150 #define EV_FORK_ENABLE 0
3151 #define EV_CONFIG_H <config.h> 3151 #define EV_CONFIG_H <config.h>
3152 #define EV_MINPRI 0 3152 #define EV_MINPRI 0
3153 #define EV_MAXPRI 0 3153 #define EV_MAXPRI 0
3154 3154
3155 #include "ev++.h" 3155 #include "ev++.h"
3156 3156
3157And a F<ev_cpp.C> implementation file that contains libev proper and is compiled: 3157And a F<ev_cpp.C> implementation file that contains libev proper and is compiled:
3158 3158
3159 #include "ev_cpp.h" 3159 #include "ev_cpp.h"
3160 #include "ev.c" 3160 #include "ev.c"
3161 3161
3162 3162
3163=head1 THREADS AND COROUTINES 3163=head1 THREADS AND COROUTINES
3164 3164
3165=head2 THREADS 3165=head2 THREADS
3331C<EV_FD_TO_WIN32_HANDLE> preprocessor symbols for more info. 3331C<EV_FD_TO_WIN32_HANDLE> preprocessor symbols for more info.
3332 3332
3333The configuration for a "naked" win32 using the Microsoft runtime 3333The configuration for a "naked" win32 using the Microsoft runtime
3334libraries and raw winsocket select is: 3334libraries and raw winsocket select is:
3335 3335
3336 #define EV_USE_SELECT 1 3336 #define EV_USE_SELECT 1
3337 #define EV_SELECT_IS_WINSOCKET 1 /* forces EV_SELECT_USE_FD_SET, too */ 3337 #define EV_SELECT_IS_WINSOCKET 1 /* forces EV_SELECT_USE_FD_SET, too */
3338 3338
3339Note that winsockets handling of fd sets is O(n), so you can easily get a 3339Note that winsockets handling of fd sets is O(n), so you can easily get a
3340complexity in the O(n²) range when using win32. 3340complexity in the O(n²) range when using win32.
3341 3341
3342=item Limited number of file descriptors 3342=item Limited number of file descriptors

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