# The Programmable Data Plane: Abstractions, Architectures, Algorithms, and Applications

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.00631 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2110.00631/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 1 Oct 2021.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Network Programming via Computable Products](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2201.12950/) (2022)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Programmable data plane technology enables the systematic reconfiguration of the low-level processing steps applied to network packets and is a key driver in realizing the next generation of network services and applications. This survey presents recent trends and issues in the design and implementation of programmable network devices, focusing on prominent architectures, abstractions, algorithms, and applications proposed, debated, and realized over the past years. We elaborate on the trends that led to the emergence of this technology and highlight the most important pointers from the literature, casting different taxonomies for the field and identifying avenues for future research.