uvw is a header-only and compilable static library wrapper for libuv written in modern C++. It provides a graceful C++ interface that wraps the C-style libuv API while maintaining compatibility with libuv's design principles.

Key Features:

Dual-mode library - Use as header-only or compile as static library
Event-based architecture - Handle asynchronous operations with intuitive event callbacks
Modern C++17 - Clean, type-safe API leveraging contemporary C++ features
Lightweight - Minimal overhead over libuv with no unnecessary abstractions
True to libuv - Maintains the same rules and patterns as the underlying library
Comprehensive documentation - Doxygen-generated API reference with examples
Well-tested - Includes test suite with googletest integration

Core Concepts:

Resources in uvw fall into two categories: handles (long-lived objects performing operations) and requests (typically short-lived operations). The fundamental rule is simple: always initialize resources before use and close them when finished.

Getting Started:

Include the main header and create resources through the event loop. Register event handlers using the .on<EventType>() method, then perform operations. The library supports TCP/UDP networking, file I/O, timers, and other libuv capabilities through an elegant C++ interface.

Available through vcpkg and compatible with CMake, Meson, and manual compilation workflows.