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Document Network Layers - Value 5 #98

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Concept: Network Layers

Value: 5 (Critical - Protocol layering architecture)

What it is: Protocol layering with LinkLayer, NetworkLayer, TransportLayer

Key files:

  • net/src/net/org/jnode/net/LinkLayer.java
  • net/src/net/org/jnode/net/NetworkLayer.java
  • net/src/net/org/jnode/net/TransportLayer.java

Bridges: Network stack, Protocol handlers, Device drivers


Documentation Requirements

For Value 5 (Critical):

  1. Update ALL 4 sections of the index (index.md):

    • Pages Table: Add new page in alphabetical order
    • Concepts → Pages: Add the page name. Also add discovered Technical Terms (e.g., "LinkLayer", "TransportLayer")
    • Source Path → Pages: Map net/src/net/org/jnode/net/ to the new page
    • Task Routing: Add to relevant developer task categories with meaningful routing ideas (1-3 entries)
  2. Update Glossary: Add 1-sentence definition for any new project-specific term

  3. Broader Search: Search for related "Helper", "Manager", "Layout", or "Constants" classes (e.g., layer factories, protocol registries)

Skill Reference

Use update-wiki skill for wiki maintenance workflow


Related Concepts (from index.md)

  • [[Network-Stack]]
  • [[Sockets-Implementation]]

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