For any technology intended for human implantation or ingestion, such as engineered foods, it is crucial to ensure that communications between cellular microchips can be thoroughly audited. cell.dev will provide a standardized framework that supports the development of tools capable of monitoring and debugging these communications, similar to how Wireshark analyzes network traffic. This ability to audit interactions will be critical for maintaining safety and ensuring reliable operation.
To achieve widespread adoption, cell.dev must be versatile and applicable in various scenarios. The protocol is designed to support both connection-oriented and connectionless paradigms. Connection-oriented communication ensures data reliability, which is vital for critical functions, while connectionless communication prioritizes transmission speed, suitable for less critical or high-speed requirements. This flexibility allows cell.dev to meet diverse needs effectively.
A connection-oriented networking paradigm requires that two devices that want to communicate with each other establish a connection before data can be transmitted. The upside is that you can ensure that the data arrives to the target in the correct order, or at the very least to handle errors in case the data can’t be transmitted for some reason. A connectionless setup merely sends the data to the target without having established a connection beforehand or leaving any confirmation that the data arrived successfully. This is useful in situations where transmission speed and bandwidth are more important than ensuring every piece of data arrives correctly.
cell.dev is designed to be accessible for integration creators without requiring in-depth knowledge of every underlying biological process. Similar to how network engineers don’t need to understand the specifics of RAM storage to manage network communications, users of cell.dev should be able to command cellular functions, such as increasing ATP production, without needing to understand every detail of cellular respiration.
Furthermore, to facilitate integration, especially for those with a background in computer science, cell.dev incorporates design elements inspired by established communication protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy and TCP. These influences help ensure that cell.dev is both familiar and practical for developers familiar with these technologies. For more details, see the article on Influences & Acknowledgements.