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gRPC Streaming Basics

Use gRPC streams effectively

gRPC streaming enables sending multiple messages over one connection: client, server, or bidirectional. Use streaming for real-time updates, chunked results, or chat, with flow control, backpressure, and clear message schemas.

Pick Stream Type

Client, server, or bidi streams depending on data flow.

Design Messages

Use well-defined protobuf messages; include IDs for correlation.

Control Flow

Handle backpressure, timeouts, and reconnect logic.

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