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kitex:tldr:1491b

kitex: Generate client codes when a project is in `$GOPATH`.
$ kitex ${path-to-IDL_file-thrift}
try on your machine

The command "kitex ${path-to-IDL_file-thrift}" is used to invoke the Kitex compiler with a specific IDL (Interface Description Language) file written in the Thrift language.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "kitex" is the name or alias of the Kitex compiler or an executable script provided by Kitex.
  • "${path-to-IDL_file-thrift}" is a placeholder indicating that you need to replace it with the actual path to your IDL file. Example: "/path/to/myfile.thrift". The IDL file contains the service definitions and data structures for your application.

When you run this command, the Kitex compiler processes the Thrift IDL file and generates server stubs, client stubs, and other artifacts specific to your chosen programming language. These artifacts are used to implement and consume remote services defined in the IDL file.

The purpose of using Kitex, in this case, is to simplify the development of microservices and networked applications by generating boilerplate code based on your IDL specification.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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