Java sockets: can I write a TCP server with one thread?

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Published on 2010-03-14T17:54:10Z Indexed on 2010/03/14 17:55 UTC
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From what I read about Java NIO and non-blocking [Server]SocketChannels, it should be possible to write a TCP server that sustains several connections using only one thread - I'd make a Selector that waits for all relevant channels in the server's loop.

Is that right, or am I missing some important detail? What problems can I encounter?

(Background: The TCP communication would be for a small multiplayer game, so max. 10-20 simultaneous connections. Messages will be sent about every few seconds.)

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