What are Named Pipes from MT4?
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<p>In computing, a named pipe (also known as a FIFO for its behavior) is an extension to the traditional pipe concept on Unix and Unix-like systems, and is one of the methods of inter-process communication (IPC). The concept is also found in OS/2 and Microsoft Windows, although the semantics differ substantially. A traditional pipe is "unnamed" and lasts only as long as the process. A named pipe, however, can last as long as the system is up, beyond the life of the process. It can be deleted if no longer used. Usually a named pipe appears as a file, and …</p>
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<p id="isPasted">Named pipes in MT4 are a method for communication between different processes, allowing data to be passed between separate applications running on the same computer or over a network. They act as a one-way or two-way communication channel that can be used by MQL4 code to exchange information with other programs, like other instances of MT4 or other applications, without using unsafe DLLs. </p><p><br></p>
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