Want advice from Nim experts on my chess client app development

2020-08-22 Thread squint
I am creating a chess interface client for the Internet Chess Club server hosted on Ubuntu Linux using the Nim ecosystem. Since I'm new to Nim, I'd like feedback on what libraries to use for my requirements. These are the requirements: 1- TCP/IP client connection to server 2- No GC being used

Want advice from Nim experts on my chess client app development

2020-08-22 Thread squint
Why is this an "utterly bizarre requirement"? I need real-time responses when playing chess across the internet; and on another project I need the same response for robotics work. Having a GC implies the "threat" of the app pausing execution to do GC.

Want advice from Nim experts on my chess client app development

2020-08-23 Thread squint
When one minute chess is played, one minute for both sides to complete a game or lose on time, it is imperative that the GC not pause the app; so yeah, real-time; same with robotics so a biped will not fall due to GC. I am definitely not expert, but I did see that manual handling of memory allo

Want advice from Nim experts on my chess client app development

2020-08-23 Thread squint
I know you're trying to help, but your statements are arguable; and I'm not here to argue.

Want advice from Nim experts on my chess client app development

2020-08-23 Thread squint
Thank you! Your reply was truly helpful. I appreciate it.