Method Name:
poll.register
Method Signature:
poll.register(fileDescriptor[, eventmask])
Method Overview:
This method is invoked on a poll instance which is obtained through the select.poll() method. When called it registers a file descriptor for a set of I/O events. After registration poll.poll(timeout) method can be invoked to check for I/O events within the specific duration.
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Event Type |
Description |
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POLLIN |
Data available for read |
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POLLPRI |
Priority data is ready for read |
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POLLOUT |
Data can be written |
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POLLERR |
Error Condition |
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POLLHUP |
Hang-up by the writing end. EOF will be detected only after consuming all the data that has been written already. |
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POLLRDHUP |
A state in which the receiving-side of a TCP connection waits for data without knowing the connection has been closed by the peer. That is, the existence of an half-open connection. |
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POLLNVAL |
Descriptor not open |