gRPC
Category: Protocols & Standards
Category: Protocols & Standards
Definition
gRPC is a high-performance, open-source remote procedure call framework that enables efficient communication between AI services and microservices.
How It Works
gRPC uses Protocol Buffers for serialization and HTTP/2 for transport, enabling bidirectional streaming and multiplexing. It generates client and server code automatically from service definitions.
The framework supports multiple programming languages and provides built-in load balancing, authentication, and monitoring.
Why It Matters
gRPC reduces latency and bandwidth usage compared to REST APIs, crucial for AI services processing millions of requests. It enables real-time AI applications with streaming capabilities.
Major AI platforms use gRPC for internal service communication and model serving infrastructure.
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