Draft:Pumpkin (Server)
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| Developer(s) | Alexander Medvedev |
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| Repository | https://github.com/Snowiiii/Pumpkin |
| Written in | Rust |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| License | MIT |
Pumpkin is a free and open-source Minecraft server software written in the Rust programming language. It aims to provide a high-performance and efficient alternative to existing server software, while maintaining compatibility with the vanilla Minecraft experience.
Alexander Medvedev, known as Snowiiii on GitHub, initiated the development of Pumpkin as a personal project on July 28, 2024.[1]
Status
[edit]As of December 2, 2024, Pumpkin is still under active development and has not yet reached an official release.[2]
Features
[edit]Pumpkin aims to be fully compatible with the Vanilla Minecraft Client while adhering to the core mechanics of the game.[2]
Performance and Efficiency
[edit]Pumpkin is written in Rust, a programming language known for its performance and efficiency[3]. By compiling directly to machine code, Pumpkin avoids the overhead of a virtual machine like the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and the frequent garbage collection pauses associated with Java[4]. This results in faster server performance, lower resource usage.[5]
Pumpkin is specifically designed as a server-side application, optimizing its Codebase for server-side operations. Unlike traditional Minecraft servers, which share code with the client, Pumpkin eliminates unnecessary client-side components, reducing memory footprint and improving performance. This focused approach allows Pumpkin to allocate more resources to core server tasks, resulting in a more efficient and responsive server environment.
Security
[edit]Rust's robust type system and ownership model [3]help prevent many common programming errors that can lead to security vulnerabilities[6]. This makes it more difficult for attackers to exploit common vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and memory leaks. Additionally, Rust's focus on memory safety and concurrency control contributes to a more secure and reliable server environment.[2][6]
Flexibility
[edit]Pumpkin offers a high degree of Configurability, allowing administrators to fine-tune the server's behavior to their specific needs. This includes the ability to disable unnecessary features and optimize resource usage. By tailoring the server to specific requirements, administrators can further improve performance and security.[2]
Extensibility
[edit]Pumpkin wants to provide a foundation for plugin development, This is still Work-In-Progress (WIP). More effort will be invested when Pumpkin implemented more Vanilla features[2]
How it works
[edit]Pumpkin and Minecraft Java both utilize the TCP protocol for network communication, exchanging packets between the server and clients[7]. However, Pumpkin employs the Tokio library for its networking layer, while Minecraft Java relies on Netty. To ensure compatibility with vanilla Minecraft clients, Pumpkin must implement all vanilla Minecraft packets to effectively process and respond to client requests and server-side updates.
References
[edit]- ^ "Commits · Snowiiii/Pumpkin". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b c d e "Pumpkin/README.md at master · Snowiiii/Pumpkin". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b "Rust Programming Language". www.rust-lang.org. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Java (programming language)", Wikipedia, 2024-11-24, retrieved 2024-12-03
- ^ "Rust VS Java benchmarks, Which programming language or compiler is faster". programming-language-benchmarks.vercel.app. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b "Networking". www.rust-lang.org. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Server/Client Communication". Technical Minecraft Wikia. Retrieved 2024-12-03.