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Explanation

Conceptual articles that explain the "why" behind Mototli and the Gopher protocol.

  • Gopher Protocol

    Understanding the Gopher protocol, its history, and why it still matters.

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  • Gopher+ Extensions

    Deep dive into RFC 4266 Gopher+ extensions and their capabilities.

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  • Architecture

    How Mototli is designed and the patterns it uses.

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About This Section

Explanation articles provide background understanding. They answer questions like:

  • Why does Gopher exist?
  • What problem does Gopher+ solve?
  • Why is Mototli designed this way?

These articles complement the practical focus of tutorials and how-to guides.

Reading Order

For the best understanding:

  1. Start with Gopher Protocol for historical context
  2. Read Gopher+ Extensions for advanced features
  3. Explore Architecture if contributing or extending

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