Cross platform C++ UDP socket library

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Can somebody recommend a free C++ open source library which I will use to build a networked game using UDP. Must be available for Windows/Linux/Mac. As lightweight as possible please.

What exactly is the problem you want the library to solve? When "lightweight" is your only requirement, the correct answer would be "no library - use plain sockets". But obviously there is some other requirement you want to have fulfilled. What is it? — Philipp, Apr 23 '15 at 10:53

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 02 '12 at 21:40

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You could try http://enet.bespin.org/.

answered Jan 02 '12 at 21:40

trucidofortis

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Will do. Have heard about enet so its worth a look. – Ciaran Jan 02 '12 at 23:26

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:37

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There are some libraries which may do even more than what you need, not very light weight but completely reliable I think you can even use the Net portion of the library instead using them as a whole:

you can also take a look at this question.

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answered Jan 02 '12 at 21:58

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Have SDL downloaded now. Will try it. – Ciaran Jan 02 '12 at 23:25

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:19

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I highly recommend RakNet; it's relatively lightweight and implements a virtual connection over UDP for you (you don't have to manually send acks). I've had great success in using it across multiple projects.

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Cross platform C++ UDP socket library

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