class Idler
A load balancing mechanism that can be used process work when the system is idle.
Definitions
def initialize(maximum_load = 0.8, backoff: 0.01, parent: nil)
- public
Create a new idler.
Signature
- public
Since Async v2.
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parameter
maximum_load
Numeric
The maximum load before we start shedding work.
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parameter
backoff
Numeric
The initial backoff time, used for delaying work.
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parameter
parent
Interface(:async) | Nil
The parent task to use for async operations.
Implementation
def initialize(maximum_load = 0.8, backoff: 0.01, parent: nil)
@maximum_load = maximum_load
@backoff = backoff
@parent = parent
end
def async(*arguments, parent: (@parent or Task.current), **options, &block)
- asynchronous
Wait until the system is idle, then execute the given block in a new task.
Signature
- asynchronous
Executes the given block concurrently.
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parameter
arguments
Array
The arguments to pass to the block.
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parameter
parent
Interface(:async) | Nil
The parent task to use for async operations.
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parameter
options
Hash
The options to pass to the task.
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yields
{|task| ...}
When the system is idle, the block will be executed in a new task.
Implementation
def async(*arguments, parent: (@parent or Task.current), **options, &block)
wait
# It is crucial that we optimistically execute the child task, so that we prevent a tight loop invoking this method from consuming all available resources.
parent.async(*arguments, **options, &block)
end
def wait
Wait until the system is idle, according to the maximum load specified.
If the scheduler is overloaded, this method will sleep for an exponentially increasing amount of time.
Implementation
def wait
scheduler = Fiber.scheduler
backoff = nil
while true
load = scheduler.load
break if load < @maximum_load
if backoff
sleep(backoff)
backoff *= 2.0
else
scheduler.yield
backoff = @backoff
end
end
end