18.11. Modern Trends in Network Programming

Try these first

1. 1.

   What protocol is used for real-time communication in WebSocket?

   Hint

   Think about the term 'WebSocket' itself.

2. 2.

   What does gRPC stand for?

   Hint

   Remember that it involves remote procedure invocation.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of WebSockets?

   • To send emails
   • To provide real-time communication
   • To store data

   Hint

   Think about what makes WebSockets different from regular HTTP requests.

4. 4.

   True or False: gRPC is only usable with Google services.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the nature of open-source software.

5. 5.

   Design a microservice architecture using gRPC for a shopping application that includes user account service, product service, and payment service. Explain how they interact.

   Hint

   Visualize how each service communicates with one another, focusing on the data flow.

6. 6.

   Consider a scenario where you need real-time satellite data processing for a weather app. Which messaging protocols would you choose and why?

   Hint

   Think about the unique features of each protocol and how they apply to the described need.