gRPC
Quick Definition
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
Full Definition
A high-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers for efficient binary serialization and streaming.
Examples
microservice communication, streaming, low-latency APIs
Related Terms
rest-api
protobuf
microservices
More Backend Terms
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
Authorization
Determining what resources a user can access
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information