recvfrommsgint

recvfrommsgint is a system call on certain Unix-like operating systems, specifically within the Linux kernel. It serves as a mechanism for receiving data from a socket. This function is an extension of the more common recvmsg system call, designed to handle integer-based message handling. It's often employed when dealing with high-performance networking or specific inter-process communication (IPC) scenarios where integer payloads are prevalent.

The primary purpose of recvfrommsgint is to receive a message from a socket and store the received data into a buffer. Crucially, it also allows for the retrieval of additional control information associated with the message, such as the sender's address and other socket-specific options. The "int" in its name signifies its particular focus on integer data formats, potentially offering optimized handling for such data compared to a generic recvmsg. Its usage is generally confined to low-level network programming and system development where fine-grained control over data reception is required.