Glossary

Data Serialization

The process of converting data structures or objects into a structured format for storage, transmission, or exchange between systems.

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Related terms

Data Deserialization

The process of converting serialized data from a structured format into in-memory objects or data structures that an application can process.

Data Schema

A structured specification that defines the format, fields, data types, relationships, and validation rules for exchanged data.

Data Contract

A formal specification that defines the structure, format, semantics, and validation rules for data exchanged between systems or services.

JSONJSON

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight, text-based data interchange format for representing structured data using key-value pairs and arrays. It is widely used for exchanging data between applications, APIs, AI systems, and web services.

Protocol BuffersProtobuf

A language- and platform-neutral mechanism developed by Google for serializing structured data.

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