What is GRPC?
GRPC is a general-purpose RPC framework that leverages the HTTP/2 protocol to enable efficient, high-performance communication between distributed applications. It supports a variety of programming languages and can be utilized across a diverse range of use cases
Highlights
- Cross-language support: GRPC can be used with various programming languages including Java, C++, Python, Go, and more
- Efficient data transfer: Utilizes HTTP/2 to enable efficient binary data transfer and minimize network overhead
- Flexible service definitions: Allows for the definition of remote procedure call services using Protocol Buffers, a language-neutral data serialization format
- Bi-directional streaming: Supports bidirectional streaming of data between clients and servers, enabling real-time communication.