Windows named pipes

@Deno AI Helper Give me an example of how to use Windows named pipes in Deno without resorting to Node's child_process

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I apologize, but I wasn't able to find the answer to your question in the official Deno documentation. Deno's standard library and runtime APIs are continuously evolving, and while there is extensive coverage of many features, some specific use cases like Windows named pipes might not be explicitly documented. However, based on your message, I can provide a general idea of how you might approach using Windows named pipes in Deno. Please note that this advice is not based on the Deno documentation, and you should double-check the accuracy of the advice given. In Deno, you can work with resources like files and sockets using the standard library APIs. For Windows named pipes, you would typically use the Deno.open, Deno.connect, or similar APIs, depending on whether you're creating a server or a client for the named pipe. Here's a very high-level and hypothetical example of how you might open a named pipe in Deno:

// This is a hypothetical example and may not work as expected.
// Please verify and test any code snippets before use.

// For a named pipe server
const listener = Deno.listen({ path: "\\\\.\\pipe\\mypipe", transport: "unix" });

for await (const conn of listener) {
  // Handle each connection
}

// For a named pipe client
const conn = await Deno.connect({ path: "\\\\.\\pipe\\mypipe", transport: "unix" });

// This is a hypothetical example and may not work as expected.
// Please verify and test any code snippets before use.

// For a named pipe server
const listener = Deno.listen({ path: "\\\\.\\pipe\\mypipe", transport: "unix" });

for await (const conn of listener) {
  // Handle each connection
}

// For a named pipe client
const conn = await Deno.connect({ path: "\\\\.\\pipe\\mypipe", transport: "unix" });

In this example, the transport option is set to "unix", which is typically used for Unix domain sockets. However, since Windows named pipes are a similar concept, you might attempt to use them in a similar way. Please note that this is speculative and may not be correct. Since this is not based on official documentation, I highly recommend experimenting with the available APIs and checking the Deno manual or standard library

Deno AI Helper•4mo ago

source code for any potentially undocumented features or examples. Additionally, you might want to explore the Deno community forums, GitHub issues, or chat channels for advice from other developers who might have tackled similar challenges.

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Leokuma•4mo ago

Give me an example of how to use Windows named pipes in Deno with Deno.open() @Deno AI Helper

Deno AI Helper•4mo ago

I apologize, but after checking the official Deno documentation, I couldn't find any specific examples or guidance on using Windows named pipes with Deno.open(). Deno's capabilities are primarily focused on Unix-like systems, and while it does support Windows, some features like Unix domain sockets or named pipes might not have direct support or might work differently. The Deno.open() function is generally used to open files and not for creating or connecting to named pipes. Named pipes on Windows are a form of inter-process communication (IPC) that are not directly exposed through Deno's standard APIs as of my last update. If you're looking to work with files, here's how you would use Deno.open():

// Open a file for reading (you need to have the file already created)
const file = await Deno.open("example.txt", { read: true });

// Remember to close the file when done
file.close();

// Open a file for reading (you need to have the file already created)
const file = await Deno.open("example.txt", { read: true });

// Remember to close the file when done
file.close();

For IPC or similar use cases, you might need to use raw TCP or UDP sockets, or potentially leverage the WebSockets API for communication between different Deno processes or between Deno and other applications. If you're trying to use a feature that's not covered in the Deno documentation, it's possible that the feature is not supported. In such cases, you might need to look for alternative approaches within Deno's ecosystem or consider contributing to Deno by creating a module that adds this functionality, if it's technically feasible. Please remember that this advice is not based on the Deno documentation, and you should verify the accuracy of the information provided. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official Deno documentation and resources.

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