Assume you have been tasked with designing a protocol for a…
Assume you have been tasked with designing a protocol for a distributed system to manage food orders between a client (a mobile food ordering app) and a server (a restaurant’s order management system). The client sends a batch of requests to the server to place food orders. Each request includes: User ID: Identifies the customer placing the order. List of menu items: Each menu item includes a unique ID, quantity. Delivery details: Address for delivery or a flag for pickup. The server processes the requests and: Confirms if the requested items are available. Verifies if the delivery location is within the service range. Calculates the total cost, including tax and delivery charges. The server then updates the order status in its system and sends a response. Design a custom protocol for this client-server interaction, using one of the formats we covered in class (e.g., JSON, Protobuf, or gRPC). Define the Request Format: Clearly specify how the client will structure the request, including fields, data types, and their purpose. Define the Response Format: Specify how the server will respond, detailing the structure, data types, and purpose of each field in the response. Error Handling: Include specific error codes and messages for different failure scenarios. Explain why these are appropriate and what the client should do in each case. Justification: Explain your protocol design choices. Why did you select this protocol type? How does your design ensure efficiency, reliability, and clarity?