Replace the tool of code generator for the gRPC API

[tenzen-y]

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Currently, we are generating codes for the gRPC API from the protocol buffers definition with znly/protoc.

However, the image doesn't seem to be maintained since the latest image was published 4 years ago.

So, we should replace the toll with another one.

follow-up: #2140

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[tenzen-y]

cc: @andreyvelich @johnugeorge

[tenzen-y]

Maybe, we can migrate the tool to the Buf.

[johnugeorge]

Agree. We should try it out

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[andreyvelich]

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[andreyvelich]

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[shivas1516]

From the description provided in this issue, I understand that the existing code generation tool 'znly/protoc' is not maintained properly, and there's a need to migrate to another tool, which has been mentioned in this conversation as Buf. As this issue is marked as a good first issue and aligns with my skill level, I'm keen to contribute to resolving it.

I'm seeking any guidance or recommendations to get started on this task. Your assistance and response are invaluable to me. Looking forward to your input!

[shivas1516]

/assign

[tenzen-y]

From the description provided in this issue, I understand that the existing code generation tool 'znly/protoc' is not maintained properly, and there's a need to migrate to another tool, which has been mentioned in this conversation as Buf. As this issue is marked as a good first issue and aligns with my skill level, I'm keen to contribute to resolving it.

I'm seeking any guidance or recommendations to get started on this task. Your assistance and response are invaluable to me. Looking forward to your input!

@shivas1516 Your understanding is correct.
Feel free to open a PR. We’d be happy to review it.