gRPC is a modern, high-performance framework that evolves the age-old remote procedure call (RPC) protocol. At the application level, gRPC streamlines messaging between clients and back-end services.

An application programming interface (API) is code that enables two software programs to communicate. An API facilitates the exchange of data, features and functionalities between software ...

REST is one of the most influential ideas in distributed architecture. Here's why it matters and how to understand RESTful services in theory and practice. REST, or Representational State Transfer, is ...

Ever wanted to use the Discord Rich Presence API in a Java Application, but then realized that the native version is C++ only? Well, worry no more, because Vatuu's Discord RPC is here. A complete ...

If you're interviewing for an API (application programming interface) management position, it will be important to show the interviewer that you have an understanding of APIs, API testing, SOAP and ...

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In my previous contribution I reviewed Apache Hadoop’s native support for HDFS Encryption, which allows sensitive data to be stored and encrypted on HDFS with keys protected by KMS access control ...