How can I effectively use EventMachine in my Ruby application?

How can I effectively use EventMachine in my Ruby application?

EventMachine is a great choice for handling asynchronous I/O in Ruby. You can start by installing the gem and then creating an event loop.

What are some common use cases for EventMachine?

Common use cases include building web servers, handling multiple connections, and managing long-running tasks without blocking.

Can you show me a simple example of using EventMachine?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

require 'eventmachine'

EM.run do
  EM.start_server '0.0.0.0', 8081, MyServer
end

What should I be aware of when using EventMachine?

Be mindful of thread safety and ensure that your code is non-blocking to take full advantage of EventMachine's capabilities.