👉 Protocol engineering is the systematic design, development, and implementation of communication protocols that govern how data is transmitted, received, and processed between different systems or devices. It involves defining the rules, standards, and procedures that ensure reliable, efficient, and secure data exchange across networks or between software applications. This process encompasses the creation of specifications for message formats, transmission methods, error detection and correction mechanisms, and security measures. Protocol engineers also focus on optimizing protocols to meet specific performance requirements, such as latency, throughput, and scalability, while ensuring interoperability between diverse systems. By meticulously crafting these protocols, engineers facilitate seamless and robust communication in various domains, from internet protocols like TCP/IP to specialized industrial and IoT applications.
