Content Encoding
A mechanism that specifies how message content is compressed or transformed for transmission and how it should be decoded by the recipient.
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A standardized identifier that specifies the format and nature of data exchanged between applications, especially in network requests and responses.
Content NegotiationA protocol mechanism that enables clients and servers to agree on the most appropriate representation, format, or encoding for exchanged content.
PayloadThe data carried within a request, response, message, or event exchanged between systems.
Data SerializationThe process of converting data structures or objects into a structured format for storage, transmission, or exchange between systems.
Data DeserializationThe process of converting serialized data from a structured format into in-memory objects or data structures that an application can process.