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Understanding RPC: JSON-RPC, gRPC, and Common Misconceptions
A while ago, while writing about MCP (Model Context Protocol), I found myself dealing with JSON-RPC. As I was writing, a question popped into my head. βJSON-RPC and gRPC are said to be lightweight, but how are they different from REST over HTTP?β To answer this question clearly, I realized I needed ...
January 27, 2026