Homa Network Protocol: A New Challenger to TCP/UDP

Homa is a novel network transport protocol designed for data center applications, aiming to reduce the overhead of transmitting numerous small messages. Unlike traditional TCP/UDP, it eliminates connection setup, employing a unique request-response mechanism and prioritized queues to minimize latency. Currently, Homa is striving for inclusion in the Linux kernel, but its future may heavily rely on hardware acceleration within network devices.