CatseffectIO

CatseffectIO is a software library that provides an asynchronous input/output (IO) framework intended for building scalable, event-driven applications. It offers non-blocking I/O primitives, an integrated event loop, and a set of abstractions for composing asynchronous tasks, futures, and streams. The library is designed to be cross-platform and language-agnostic, with bindings or interfaces that allow use from multiple programming languages. The core runtime coordinates task scheduling with a non-blocking IO subsystem, enabling applications to perform network, file, and timer operations without blocking worker threads.

CatseffectIO is maintained as an open-source project and is typically distributed through public code-hosting platforms. Its architecture emphasizes modularity, with core runtime components, IO adapters, and protocol layers that can be extended or replaced. It aims to reduce boilerplate in asynchronous programming by providing higher-level combinators and utilities for error handling, cancellation, and backpressure.

Common use cases include network servers, microservices, data processing pipelines, and real-time clients that require responsive IO. The project provides documentation, examples, and community forums to assist developers adopting the library. As an evolving project, contributions from users and maintainers shape its roadmap and stability.