Serving HTTP under UNIX domain sockets
Exposing HTTP APIs under a Unix domain socket? Well, that’s one way to keep things interesting in networking. Let’s explore the benefits of this unconventional approach.
Unix domain sockets are a secure choice for services that should remain confined to a specific machine. They offer fine-grained access control through filesystem permissions, making managing who can interact with your HTTP API easier.
Why settle for regular old networking when you can have the luxury of lower latency and fewer context switches? This can be especially useful in high-throughput environments.
By utilizing Unix domain sockets, you can avoid consuming TCP ports, which may be a limited resource on some systems.
Unix domain sockets eliminate the need to manage IP addresses and port numbers, simplifying setup and configuration, especially for local communication. Also, they seamlessly integrate with the Unix/Linux ecosystem, making them a natural...
