Do i need to be concerned about IPv6?

[P-man]

Hi all

Im doing some network programming in java, am i right in assuming i dont need to worry about IPv6 because it will be masked by the language and lower level protocols?

Thanks in advance

 

[RobH]

You are correct, you don't need to deal with the IP layer in Java, only with UDP and TCP protocols, the native OS code deals with everything else.

 

[NathanE]

Only thing to be cautious about is user input. Make sure the GUI is willing to accept IPv6 inputs. Use methods provided by the framework to validate the input. Rarely is it necessary to create your own.

 

[P-man]

Cheers for the feedback!