Seeking Script Structuring Guidance for Web Appliance

[Chris-24MAY60]

Hello, I am using MicroPython on an ESP32S3 to read uart data and condition it, using some computations, to be written into various files. The files contain values that will serve as meta-data to update some html files - to be served, via URL requests - to mobile devices. I have a Microdot server function (app) working beautifully to serve the various html and csv files. I also have the uart_processing function working swimmingly. But I can't figure out how to pass control back & forth between the two functions. I (think) I would like the server to run for, say 2 seconds, then suspend its operation, (but not drop the port!) handing control to the uart_processing function, (which only needs tens of milliseconds to update any new uart data) ideally then handing-back control to the server function , which resumes serving .....and so back & forth it goes. I am guessing that "suspending" server operation may not be the conventional or preferred approach - since then it hinges on the URL request to keep pending. I haven't any experience with sharing files, locking files, sequential-vs-simultaneous operation of functions- and so am looking for guidance or best practices. I am a little surprised I'm struggling so!

[sophiedegran]

Hi
If you use async mode you can launch your web server (microdot)
and another task in async mode which will read your new uart data..
Both will work together..
I suggest you to read on microdot git 'discussion' about that
Hope that help

[Chris-24MAY60]

Thanks, Sophie