A Connection is attached to an AEA within the AEA framework.
The connection.py module in the connections directory contains a Connection class,
which is a wrapper for an SDK or API
An AEA can interact with multiple connections at the same time.
Configuration
The connection.yaml file in the AEA directory contains protocol details and connection url and port details. For example, the oef connection.yaml contains the connection class name, supported protocols, and any connection configuration details.
name: oef
author: fetchai
version: 0.1.0
license: Apache-2.0
fingerprint: ""
description: "The oef connection provides a wrapper around the OEF SDK for connection with the OEF search and communication node."
class_name: OEFConnection
protocols: ["fetchai/oef_search:0.1.0", "fetchai/fipa:0.1.0"]
restricted_to_protocols: []
excluded_protocols: ["fetchai/gym:0.1.0"]
config:
addr: ${OEF_ADDR:127.0.0.1}
port: ${OEF_PORT:10000}
dependencies:
colorlog: {}
oef:
version: ==0.8.1
The developer is left to implement the methods of the Connection dependent on the protocol type.