DataFlowBlocks with Priority Queue

Question

Is there a standard pattern for implementing DataFlowBlocks with Priority Queues. To me this is one of the most useful blocks to have in TPL DataFlow, it's strange that this is not included. But at least if you can suggest a pattern to implement one, that will be  really appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

Huseyn

Answer 1

Hi Huseyn-

Thanks for the good feedback.  And, I agree, a priority-queue block would be a nice addition.

In terms of implementing custom blocks, it can be a bit tricky (depending on how much functionality you want to provide), so one of the developers on the team recently wrote up some information on how to do it: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/pfxteam/archive/2011/12/05/10244302.aspx.