gRPC

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Definition

High-performance Remote Procedure Call framework that can run in any environment. Like having a super-fast telephone system for applications to call functions on other computers.

Real-World Example

Microservices use gRPC for efficient communication, reducing latency compared to traditional REST APIs.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services support gRPC by providing environments where microservices can efficiently communicate using gRPC protocols.

AWS
AWS App Mesh
AZ
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with gRPC support
GCP
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) with gRPC support
OCI
Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) with gRPC support

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