protocolneutral
Protocolneutral, or protocol-neutral, is a designation for software, systems, or standards designed to operate independently of any single communication protocol. Such designs separate application logic from transport, signaling, or data-encoding protocols, enabling the same component to interoperate over multiple protocols. This is achieved through abstractions, adapters, or middleware layers that translate or carry data without imposing protocol-specific assumptions.
In practice, protocol-neutral aims to maximize interoperability and longevity. In networking, it means components that can
Advantages include reduced vendor lock-in, easier integration of new protocols, and greater flexibility for evolving networks.
The term is common in software engineering, networking, and enterprise integration. It reflects a design philosophy