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# std.socketstream

Warning: This module is considered out-dated and not up to Phobos' current standards. It will remain until we have a suitable replacement, but be aware that it will not remain long term.
SocketStream is a stream for a blocking, connected Socket.

Example: See /dmd/samples/d/htmlget.d

Authors:
Christopher E. Miller

References: std.stream

Source: std/socketstream.d

class SocketStream: std.stream.Stream;
  SocketStream is a stream for a blocking, connected Socket.
  this(Socket sock, FileMode mode);
    Constructs a SocketStream with the specified Socket and FileMode flags.
  this(Socket sock);
    Uses mode FileMode.In | FileMode.Out.
  Socket socket();
    Property to get the Socket that is being streamed.
  size_t readBlock(void* _buffer, size_t size);
    Attempts to read the entire block, waiting if necessary.
  size_t writeBlock(const void* _buffer, size_t size);
    Attempts to write the entire block, waiting if necessary.
  ulong seek(long offset, SeekPos whence);
    Socket streams do not support seeking. This disabled method throws a SeekException.
  string toString();
    Does not return the entire stream because that would require the remote connection to be closed.
  void close();
    Close the Socket.

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