What is JSON-RPC?
It is a very simple protocol, defining only a few data types and commands. It allows for notifications (data sent to the server that does not require a response) and for multiple calls to be sent to the server which may be answered out of order.
JSON-RPC is a tool in the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) category of a tech stack.
Who uses JSON-RPC?
Companies
10 companies reportedly use JSON-RPC in their tech stacks, including app, metamaskbrowser, and eleme.
Developers
20 developers on StackShare have stated that they use JSON-RPC.
JSON-RPC Integrations
Python, MQTT, Kallithea, JSON-RPC for Java, and Hyperf are some of the popular tools that integrate with JSON-RPC. Here's a list of all 5 tools that integrate with JSON-RPC.
JSON-RPC Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to JSON-RPC?
gRPC
gRPC is a modern open source high performance RPC framework that can run in any environment. It can efficiently connect services in and across data centers with pluggable support for load balancing, tracing, health checking...
GraphQL
GraphQL is a data query language and runtime designed and used at Facebook to request and deliver data to mobile and web apps since 2012.
REST
An architectural style for developing web services. A distributed system framework that uses Web protocols and technologies.
JavaScript
JavaScript is most known as the scripting language for Web pages, but used in many non-browser environments as well such as node.js or Apache CouchDB. It is a prototype-based, multi-paradigm scripting language that is dynamic,and supports object-oriented, imperative, and functional programming styles.
Git
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
