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kitex: Generate client codes with protobuf IDL.
$ kitex -type protobuf ${path-to-IDL_file-proto}
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The command "kitex -type protobuf ${path-to-IDL_file-proto}" is a command-line instruction that uses the "kitex" tool to generate code from a Protobuf IDL (Interface Definition Language) file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "kitex": It is the name of the tool or executable that is being run.
  • "-type protobuf": This flag specifies the type of IDL file being used, in this case, it indicates that the IDL file is in the Protobuf format.
  • "${path-to-IDL_file-proto}": This is a placeholder indicating the actual path to the Protobuf IDL file. You need to replace it with the specific file path on your system.

So, when you run this command, the "kitex" tool will read the Protobuf IDL file specified and generate corresponding code based on the definitions in the IDL file. This generated code can then be used to implement the required functionality in your application.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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