Weefsellimg

Weefsellimg is a theoretical imaging protocol used in the context of web and mobile application design to describe efficient image delivery and on-demand transformations. It is usually presented in academic and experimental discussions as a framework rather than a widely adopted standard.

The protocol envisions a modular pipeline consisting of a client, a manifest, a set of image tiles or streams, and a transformation engine on the server side. A manifest lists available image variants, transformations (such as resizing, cropping, color adjustments), and the locations of chunks. The client uses this manifest to request only the portions of an image needed for a given view, enabling progressive rendering and reduced bandwidth.

Typical workflows involve chunked streaming, where images are divided into tiles or segments that can be loaded asynchronously; on-the-fly transformations are applied by the server or at the edge; the client caches rendered tiles to avoid repeated work. This approach aims to optimize load time on devices with limited bandwidth or display resolution changes, such as responsive web pages and mobile apps.

Status and reception: Weefsellimg is not a formal standard and has not been adopted universally. It appears mainly in theoretical discussions and prototype implementations, and practical use depends on server support, client capabilities, and network conditions.

Related concepts include progressive rendering, tiled image formats, dynamic image delivery, and content delivery networks. There are no official specifications as of now.