Web Protocol

A Web Protocol is a communication protocol that enables web services through standardized methods (for web resource access and data exchange).

• AKA: Web Communication Protocol, Web Service Protocol, Internet Application Protocol.
• Context:
  • It can support Request Methods through client operations:
    • It can handle GET Operation for resource retrieval.
    • It can process POST Operation for data submission.
    • It can execute PUT Operation for resource update.
    • It can perform DELETE Operation for resource removal.
  • It can enable Communication Patterns through protocol design:
    • It can implement Request Response Pattern through HTTP protocol.
    • It can support Real-time Communication through WebSocket protocol.
    • It can facilitate Remote Procedure Call through gRPC protocol.
    • It can manage Event Streaming through Server-Sent Events.
  • It can provide Protocol Features through web standards:
    • It can ensure Data Security through HTTPS encryption.
    • It can support State Management through cookie mechanism.
    • It can enable Cache Control through HTTP headers.
  • ...
  • It can range from being a Simple Web Protocol to being an Advanced Web Protocol, depending on its protocol capabilitys.
  • It can range from being a Stateless Protocol to being a Stateful Protocol, depending on its state management.
  • ...
  • It can integrate with Web Server for request handling.
  • It can connect to Web Browser for client interaction.
  • It can support Web Application for service delivery.
  • ...
• Examples:
  • Request Response Protocols, such as:
    • HTTP Protocols, such as:
      • HTTP/1.1 for basic web communication.
      • HTTP/2 for multiplexed connection.
      • HTTP/3 for UDP-based transfer.
    • HTTPS Protocol for secure communication.
  • Real-time Protocols, such as:
    • WebSocket Protocol for bidirectional communication.
    • Server-Sent Events for server push notification.
  • RPC Protocols, such as:
    • gRPC Protocol for remote procedure call.
    • JSON-RPC Protocol for lightweight RPC.
  • Web Service Protocols, such as:
    • REST Protocol for resource manipulation.
    • GraphQL Protocol for flexible querying.
    • SOAP Protocol for enterprise service.
  • ...
• Counter-Examples:
  • FTP Protocol, which focuses on file transfer rather than web resource access.
  • SMTP Protocol, which handles email communication instead of web service.
  • MQTT Protocol, which enables IoT communication rather than web interaction.
  • Network Layer Protocol, which manages packet routing instead of application service.
  • Transport Protocol, which handles data transmission rather than web resource access.
• See: HTTP, WebSocket, gRPC, REST, GraphQL, Web Server, Web Client, Web Service, Internet Protocol, Application Protocol.

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