Constant mini_server::MAX_BUFFER

pub const MAX_BUFFER: usize = 16384;

MAX_BUFFER defines the maximum size, in bytes, for a request in your web server. Requests exceeding this size may be rejected or handled differently based on your server’s implementation.

Determining the appropriate buffer size

Determining an appropriate value for MAX_BUFFER depends on several factors, including the typical size of requests the web server expects to handle, the available system resources, and the desired trade-off between memory usage and potential denial-of-service (DoS) protection.

Here are some considerations:

1. Resource Constraints: Consider the available system memory. Setting MAX_BUFFER too high might lead to excessive memory usage, especially if the server handles a large number of concurrent requests.

2. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Protection: A smaller MAX_BUFFER can provide a level of protection against certain types of DoS attacks that involve sending large, resource-consuming requests. However, it’s essential to strike a balance to avoid false positives or impacting legitimate requests.

Note

The max_buffer is configurable when configurating a new server instance