Payload
The data carried within a request, response, message, or event exchanged between systems.
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A formal specification that defines the structure, format, semantics, and validation rules for data exchanged between systems or services.
Data SchemaA structured specification that defines the format, fields, data types, relationships, and validation rules for exchanged data.
JSONJSONJavaScript 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.
Content EncodingA mechanism that specifies how message content is compressed or transformed for transmission and how it should be decoded by the recipient.
MIME TypeMIMEA standardized identifier that specifies the format and nature of data exchanged between applications, especially in network requests and responses.
Data SerializationThe process of converting data structures or objects into a structured format for storage, transmission, or exchange between systems.