Libevent
libevent
http://www.monkey.org/~provos/libevent/
The libevent API executes a callback function when a specific event occurs on a file descriptor or after a timeout has been reached. It also supports callbacks due to signals or regular timeouts. It is meant to replace the asynchronous event loop found in event-driven network servers. 'libevent' currently supports /dev/poll, kqueue(2), select(2), poll(2) and epoll(4). It also has experimental support for real-time signals. The internal event mechanism is independent of the exposed event API, so a simple update of libevent provides new functionality without having to redesign applications. As a result, Libevent allows for portable application development and provides the most scalable event notification mechanism available on an operating system.
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Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSD 3Clause | Janet Casey | 8 October 2004 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
 Niels Provos | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Tracking,Developer,Support | mailto:provos@citi.umich.edu |
Software prerequisites
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 17 May 2005.
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