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
Caching
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data
Serverless
Cloud model running code on-demand without server management
Repository Pattern
Design pattern abstracting data access behind an interface
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability