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Version: 4.0.0

Overview


What is Netly?​

Netly is a robust C# socket library designed to streamline network communication. It offers comprehensive support for multiple protocols, including HTTP, TCP, SSL/TLS, UDP, Reliable UDP (RUDP), and WebSocket. This versatility makes Netly an excellent choice for developing a wide range of applications, from multiplayer games and chat systems to real-time data exchanges.


Why Choose Netly?​

  • Open Source​

    Netly is open source, ensuring that the community contributes to its growth and stability. And released under the MIT license (permissive) and its code is available on github, see here.


  • Always Updated​

    Netly is constantly updated to ensure you have the latest features and security patches.


  • Multi-Platform​

    Netly supports multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it a versatile choice for your projects. Consoles and embedded systems may are also supported (not tested).


  • .NET Standard 2.0 Support​

    Netly supports .NET Standard 2.0, ensuring compatibility with average .NET version, 4.6.x to the most recent .NET versions.


  • Multi-Protocol Support​

    Netly supports multiple protocols, including:

    • TCP
    • UDP
    • RUDP
    • HTTP
    • WebSocket

  • Small and Performant​

    Netly is designed to be small and performant, making it an excellent choice for high-performance applications.

When to use Netly?​

  • Multiplayer Games​

    Netly's support for multiple protocols, including TCP, UDP, and RUDP, makes it an excellent choice for developing multiplayer games that require real-time communication.


  • Chat Systems​

    Netly's versatility and support for multiple protocols make it an excellent choice for developing chat systems, including those that require encryption (SSL/TLS) and reliability (RUDP).


  • Voice Applications​

    Netly's support for real-time communication and multiple protocols makes it an excellent choice for developing voice applications, such as VoIP systems.


  • API Web Development (HTTP)​

    Netly's support for HTTP makes it an excellent choice for developing web APIs that require high-performance and reliability.


  • Integration with WebSocket Applications​

    Netly's support for WebSocket makes it an excellent choice for integrating with WebSocket applications, enabling real-time communication and data exchange.