MIME Type
MIMEAlso called: Media Type
A standardized identifier that specifies the format and nature of data exchanged between applications, especially in network requests and responses.
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Content Encoding
A mechanism that specifies how message content is compressed or transformed for transmission and how it should be decoded by the recipient.
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.