Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection

Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection is a Perl wrapper that is designed for network operations in slack-get. This class is considered another wrapper for slack-get that has the ability to encapsulate all network operations. Keep in mind that the class may experience significant changes before its release and there is a possibility that it will be renamed Slackware::Slackget::NetworkConnection.

It is worth mentioning that this class uses subclasses like Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection::HTTP or Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection::FTP as "drivers" for a specific protocol. You can easily add a "driver" class for a new protocol by creating a module in the Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection:: namespace. However, be aware that all classes in the Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection::* should implement the following methods:

- __test_server: a float (the server response time)
- __fetch_file([$remote_filename],[$local_file]): a boolean (1 or 0). Please note that this method stores the fetched file on the hard disk. If $local_file is not defined, fetch() must store the file in or in "download_directory" (constructor parameter).
- __get_file([$remote_filename]): the file content

Additionally, the "driver" needs to follow the naming convention, where the protocol name it implements in uppercase. For example, if you implement a driver for the rsync:// protocol, the module must be called Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection::RSYNC.pm.

In conclusion, Slackware::Slackget::Network::Connection is a highly useful and versatile software tool that is designed for network operations in slack-get. It is backed by powerful drivers that can be easily extended, and it follows the naming convention, making it easy to remember and implement. However, keep in mind that the class may experience significant changes before its release, so be sure to stay up-to-date on its latest version.