gnutls_compression_get_id - Linux

Overview

The gnutls_compression_get_id command retrieves the identifier for a given compression method used in the GNU TLS library. It is commonly used for debugging or programmatic management of TLS connections.

Syntax

gnutls_compression_get_id(compression_method) -> int

Parameters:

  • compression_method: The GNU TLS compression method to retrieve the identifier for.

Options/Flags

None.

Examples

Example 1: Getting the ID for the "ZLIB" compression method:

compression_id = gnutls_compression_get_id(GNUTLS_COMP_ZLIB)

Example 2: Checking if a compression method is supported:

if (gnutls_compression_get_id(GNUTLS_COMP_DEFLATE) != -1):
    print("DEFLATE compression is supported")

Common Issues

  • Invalid compression method: If the specified compression method is not recognized or is not supported by the GNU TLS version, an error will be thrown.

Integration

gnutls_compression_get_id can be used in conjunction with other GNU TLS functions to manage compression in TLS connections. For example, it can be used to determine which compression algorithms are supported by a particular certificate.

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