Apache Parquet
Also called: Parquet
An open-source columnar data storage format optimized for efficient compression, analytics, and interoperability across big data and AI processing systems.
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An open-source data serialization framework that uses compact binary encoding and schemas for efficient, interoperable data exchange between systems.
Data SerializationThe process of converting data structures or objects into a structured format for storage, transmission, or exchange between systems.
Data SchemaA structured specification that defines the format, fields, data types, relationships, and validation rules for exchanged data.
Protocol BuffersProtobufA language- and platform-neutral mechanism developed by Google for serializing structured data.
Schema RegistryA centralized repository for storing, managing, and validating data schemas used across distributed systems.