function::sock_fam_str2num - Linux
Overview
sock_fam_str2num converts a socket family name to its numerical equivalent. This is useful for identifying the type of socket in a network communication context.
Syntax
sock_fam_str2num(family_str)
| Argument | Description |
|—|—|
| family_str | The string representation of the socket family. |
Options/Flags
None.
Examples
Convert the socket family name "AF_INET" to its numerical equivalent:
sock_fam_str2num("AF_INET")
# Output: 2
Convert the socket family name "AF_UNIX" to its numerical equivalent:
sock_fam_str2num("AF_UNIX")
# Output: 1
Common Issues
None.
Integration
sock_fam_str2num can be integrated with other commands or tools to perform network-related tasks. For example, it can be used with the socket function to create a socket of a specific family type:
import socket
socket_family = sock_fam_str2num("AF_INET")
sock = socket.socket(socket_family, socket.SOCK_STREAM)