[zeromq-dev] Explicit patterns

[Martin Sustrik]

On 28/5/2010, "Brian Granger" <ellisonbg at gmail.com> wrote:

>> So my questions are:
>> If patterns are not first class building blocks how do I,
>> _more_easily/quickly_ 'recognize', using generic/ambiguous
>> sockets/device names that 0MQ fits my problem?

>My main point:  I am not sure this usage of XREP/XREQ + PUB/SUB
>qualifies as a "pattern", but, it may be the type of thing you are
>looking for.  Thus, I don't think that having patterns promoted to
>first class abstractions would help you.

I think Brian has a point there. What we call "messaging pattern" is a
set of interconnectable sockets and devices.

What users understand is "design pattern" such as using one channel for
request/reply and another for publish/subscribe.

The former should be described in reference and any other rigorous
documentation and research papers.

The latter should be part of "getting started", the "cookbook" and
the tutorials.

Martin

Martin