headonly
Headonly refers to a specific data structure or approach used in certain software or networking contexts, particularly in stream processing or message queuing. It signifies that only the header portion of a data packet or message is initially processed or transmitted, with the body being handled separately or at a later stage. This optimization can be beneficial for improving efficiency, especially when dealing with large data payloads or when quick acknowledgment or routing is required.
In scenarios like message queues, a "headonly" approach might allow a broker to quickly index, categorize, or
The concept of headonly is often employed to decouple the metadata from the actual data. This separation