Serialization
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The process of converting structured data into a format suitable for transmission or storage. Common serialization formats include JSON (text-based, human-readable), Protocol Buffers (binary, schema-driven), XML (verbose, self-describing), and MessagePack (binary JSON). HTTP APIs typically use JSON with Content-Type: application/json. The choice of serialization format affects payload size, parsing speed, and interoperability.
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