
Welcome to Bits and Specs — the podcast that decodes the internet’s building blocks, one protocol at a time. Each week, we take you beyond the jargon and into the real-world stories behind RFCs, standards, and the specs that quietly run our digital lives. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just curious how the web actually works, we break down the bits, the bytes, and the brilliance behind the ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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In this episode of Bits and Specs, we unpack BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) — the control plane of the internet. Using insights from RFC 4271, we explore how BGP connects thousands of autonomous systems (ASes) to make global routing possible. You'll l... more
In this episode of Bits and Specs, we explore gRPC — Google’s high-performance, open-source RPC framework that’s powering everything from microservices to AI pipelines. We break down how gRPC works using Protocol Buffers, IDLs, and HTTP/2, and explai... more
In this episode of Bits and Specs, we explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — an emerging open standard for how AI agents discover tools, patch memory, and evolve mid-conversation. Unlike traditional plugin systems or rigid APIs, MCP defines a mod... more
In this episode of Bits and Specs, we go back to the protocol that built the modern internet: TCP — Transmission Control Protocol. It’s the reason your messages arrive in order, your video streams don’t collapse, and your apps (mostly) behave. From t... more
In this episode of Bits and Specs, we break down RFC 1035, the foundational document that defines the Domain Name System (DNS) — the protocol that turns human-friendly names like google.com into machine-routable IP addresses. We explore how DNS queri... more
n this episode of Bits and Specs, we dive into RFC 9000 — the spec behind QUIC, the modern transport protocol powering HTTP/3. Say goodbye to slow handshakes and head-of-line blocking, and hello to lightning-fast, secure connections over UDP. We brea... more
In this episode of Bits and Specs, we pull back the curtain on RFC 9311 — the spec behind Oblivious HTTP (OHTTP). Discover how this privacy-preserving protocol hides your identity from servers, secures your LLM queries, and challenges traditional ide... more
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A deep dive into the intricacies of internet protocols, focusing on the critical specifications that underpin digital communication. Episodes cover a wide range of topics including the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), gRPC, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and the Domain Name System (DNS), exploring how these systems operate in both theoretical and practical contexts. The hosts aim to clarify complex concepts while showcasing the historical significance and evolution of internet technologies. The content is particularly valuable for tech enthusiasts, developers, and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of digital infrastructure in a clear and engaging manner.
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