UdpStateRequests Class
Represents the state of UDP operations, particularly concerning requests made to the underlying operating system's network stack. This class is typically used internally by the .NET networking classes but provides insight into how UDP socket operations are managed at a lower level.
Members
Fields
This class does not expose any public fields. Its state is managed internally.
Properties
This class does not expose any public properties.
Methods
public void Dispose()
Releases the unmanaged resources and optionally releases the managed resources used by the UdpStateRequests. This method is crucial for freeing up system resources when the UDP state object is no longer needed.
Parameters
protected internal object GetRequestState(SocketAddress socketAddress)
Retrieves the state associated with a specific UDP request, identified by its SocketAddress. This method allows for querying the internal state related to a particular socket operation.
Parameters
socketAddressSocketAddress representing the UDP request.
Returns
An object representing the state of the requested UDP operation. The actual type of the object returned may vary depending on the specific state being queried.
protected internal void ReleaseRequestState(SocketAddress socketAddress, object state)
Releases the state associated with a specific UDP request. This method is called when a UDP operation is completed or cancelled, allowing the system to clean up resources related to that operation.
Parameters
socketAddressSocketAddress representing the UDP request whose state is to be released.stateobject representing the state to be released, typically obtained from a prior call to GetRequestState.
Note: The UdpStateRequests class and its methods are primarily for internal use within the .NET networking stack. Direct manipulation of this class is generally not recommended for application developers unless you are building low-level network components or debugging complex network behavior.
The UdpStateRequests class plays a vital role in managing the lifecycle and state of UDP socket operations. It interacts with the operating system's network protocols to ensure efficient and reliable data transmission. Understanding its purpose can be beneficial for advanced network programming scenarios.
Examples
Direct examples of using UdpStateRequests are rare due to its internal nature. However, its functionality is implicitly utilized by classes like UdpClient and Socket when performing send and receive operations.