What is larf?

LARF stands for Local Asynchronous Remote Function. It's a lightweight protocol primarily designed for efficient and scalable inter-process communication (IPC), especially in distributed systems.

Here's a breakdown of key aspects:

• Asynchronous Communication: Unlike traditional RPC, LARF emphasizes asynchronous message passing. This allows systems to operate more efficiently by avoiding blocking while waiting for responses. Learn more about Asynchronous Communication.

• Local and Remote Capabilities: LARF provides a unified way to invoke functions both locally within the same process and remotely on other machines. This abstraction simplifies development and allows systems to be easily scaled and distributed.

• Lightweight Protocol: The protocol itself is designed to be minimal and efficient, which reduces overhead and improves performance, especially in environments with limited resources or high traffic.

• Message Passing: LARF relies on the passing of messages between components. Messages contain the function to be executed, its parameters, and any necessary context. Explore Message Passing for more details.

• Scalability: The asynchronous nature of LARF and its efficient protocol make it well-suited for building scalable distributed systems. Discover how it helps to achieve Scalability.