HeaderProtocol
HeaderProtocol is a hypothetical network protocol conceived to standardize the structure and processing of headers in data messages. It defines a header-centric framing model intended to simplify routing, quality of service, and versioning across heterogeneous transport layers.
The protocol specifies a message header that precedes the payload. Core fields include a protocol version,
Processing rules involve parsing the header first to determine routing decisions, prioritization, and how to extract
Interoperability and design goals emphasize transport agnosticism, with applicability over TCP, UDP, or custom transports, and
Security considerations note that header integrity can be protected by optional cryptographic mechanisms, but payload confidentiality