From 88a6b97a683dfbf7a2f527db610c5bb1c2eaac79 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Minion Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:54:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] update research readme --- docs/Research.md | 26 +++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Research.md b/docs/Research.md index bf90ed9..cb4b581 100644 --- a/docs/Research.md +++ b/docs/Research.md @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ -### Research Notes: Interoperability between JavaScript and Python for Communication between Desktop and Linux Gateway Clients +## Research Notes: Interoperability between JavaScript and Python for Communication between Desktop and Linux Gateway Clients -#### 1. Introduction +### Introduction - **Objective:** Investigate methods for enabling communication between a desktop application (written in JavaScript) and Linux Gateway Client daemons (written in Python). - **Importance:** Seamless interoperability is crucial for efficient message exchange and system integration. -**2. Overview of Technologies Involved** +### Overview of Technologies Involved - **JavaScript:** Typically used for frontend development and increasingly for backend with Node.js. - **Python:** Preferred for backend development, system scripting, and daemon services on Linux. -#### 3. Communication Channels and Protocols +### Communication Channels and Protocols - **WebSocket Protocol:** - **JavaScript:** Can use WebSocket APIs (e.g., `WebSocket` in browsers, `ws` library in Node.js). @@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ - **Interoperability:** Both languages can publish and subscribe to message queues, facilitating asynchronous communication. - **RPC (Remote Procedure Call)** -RPC allows JavaScript and Python applications to invoke procedures or methods on remote servers as if they were local, enabling seamless interaction between different components. -- **JavaScript:** Libraries like grpc-web can be used to call Python services using gRPC. -- **Python:** Implement RPC servers using grpc framework to expose methods and handle incoming requests from JavaScript clients. -- **Advantages:**Language-agnostic (support for various languages beyond JavaScript and Python). -Efficient and suitable for microservices architecture. + RPC allows JavaScript and Python applications to invoke procedures or methods on remote servers as if they were local, enabling seamless interaction between different components. + - **JavaScript:** Libraries like grpc-web can be used to call Python services using gRPC. + - **Python:** Implement RPC servers using grpc framework to expose methods and handle incoming requests from JavaScript clients. + - **Advantages:** Support for various languages beyond JavaScript and Python. + Efficient and suitable for microservices architecture. -#### 4. Integration Strategies +### Integration Strategies - **Cross-Language Communication:** - Use JSON for data serialization/deserialization to ensure compatibility. @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Efficient and suitable for microservices architecture. - Implement secure communication channels (HTTPS, WSS) and authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth) to protect data transmission. -#### 5. Practical Considerations +### Practical Considerations - **Error Handling and Logging:** - Implement robust error handling mechanisms to manage communication failures gracefully. @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Efficient and suitable for microservices architecture. - Consider load balancing and scaling strategies for high-volume communication. -#### 6. Case Studies and Examples +### Case Studies and Examples - **Example Scenario:** - A JavaScript desktop application sends messages to Python daemons running as Gateway Clients on Linux. @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Efficient and suitable for microservices architecture. - Message queues employed for asynchronous tasks and event-driven updates. -#### 7. Conclusion +### Conclusion - **Summary:** JavaScript and Python offer multiple avenues for interoperability, enabling seamless communication between desktop applications and Linux Gateway Client daemons.