L75-core-remove-grpc-channel-ping.md

Remove grpc_channel_ping from Core Surface API

• Author(s): yashykt
• Approver: markdroth
• Status: Final
• Implemented in: Core grpc/grpc#23894
• Last updated: 2020-08-19
• Discussion at: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/grpc-io/suC7gw_WOa4

Abstract

Remove grpc_channel_ping from the core surface API.

Background

grpc_channel_ping allows for the application to send a ping over the channel.

Related Proposals:

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Proposal

Remove grpc_channel_ping from the core surface API.

Rationale

grpc_channel_ping is not used outside of tests, so there is no reason for it to be a part of the surface API.

Implementation

Core: grpc/grpc#23894

Open issues (if applicable)

N/A