nodeendpoint

A node endpoint, in the context of computing and networking, refers to a specific address or point of access through which a node can be reached or can communicate with other nodes. A node can be any device or entity within a network, such as a server, a computer, a router, or even a specific process running on a device. The endpoint typically comprises an IP address and a port number. The IP address uniquely identifies the node on the network, while the port number specifies the particular application or service on that node that is intended to receive or send data.

For instance, in a client-server architecture, a server node might listen for incoming requests on a specific port, such as port 80 for HTTP traffic. A client node wanting to access this service would then send its request to the server's IP address along with the correct port number, effectively targeting the server's node endpoint. This mechanism is fundamental to how services are discovered and how communication is established between different entities in distributed systems and the internet. Different protocols and communication patterns may use variations of this concept, but the core idea of a unique addressable point for interaction remains consistent.