4 - Writing Asynchronous Network Applications
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Practice Questions
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What does the 'async' keyword indicate in a function definition?
💡 Hint: Think about what it allows the function to do.
What does the 'await' keyword do in asynchronous functions?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship with async functions.
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What keyword is used to define a coroutine in Python's asyncio?
💡 Hint: Consider what signifies a function for async operations.
True or False: You should mix blocking calls like 'time.sleep' with asyncio routines.
💡 Hint: What does blocking mean in the context of async functions?
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Design an asynchronous TCP server that can handle multiple client connections, each requiring different processing. How would you implement this while ensuring the server remains responsive?
💡 Hint: Consider how `asyncio.gather()` could be used to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Create a client-side application that can connect to a server, send multiple messages asynchronously, and handle cases where the server might not respond. Outline your error handling strategy.
💡 Hint: How might you use asyncio.sleep() to prevent the client from overwhelming the server?
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