Module PortSelector

Module PortSelector 

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§PortSelector

Selects an unused port for the localhost server.

§RESPONSIBILITIES

§Port Selection

  • Find an unused port on localhost
  • Return port number for server binding
  • Handle port selection errors

§ARCHITECTURAL ROLE

§Position in Mountain

  • Early initialization component in Binary subsystem
  • Provides port for localhost server

§Dependencies

  • portpicker: Port selection utility

§Dependents

  • Fn() main entry point: Uses selected port

§SECURITY

§Considerations

  • Ensure port is not previously bound by other services

§PERFORMANCE

§Considerations

  • Port selection should be fast
  • Consider port caching for development

Functions§

BuildUrl
Build localhost URL from port number.
Select
Select an unused port for the localhost server.