Data Serialization Format

A Data Serialization Format is a serialization format that enables data structure conversion into serialized forms (supporting serialization tasks and data storage tasks).

• AKA: Data Exchange Format.
• Context:
  • It can encode Data Structures into serialized representations.
  • It can preserve Data Types and structural relationships during serialization process.
  • It can support Data Validation through serialization schemas.
  • It can enable Cross Platform Serialization through standardized encoding.
  • It can facilitate Data Interchange between serialization systems.
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  • It can often provide Human Readable Serialization through text serialization.
  • It can often include Serialization Schemas for data validation.
  • It can often support Serialization Compression through compact serialization.
  • It can often enable Serialization Versioning through schema evolution.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Serialization Format to being a Complex Serialization Format, depending on its encoding approach.
  • It can range from being a Human Readable Serialization Format to being a Machine Optimized Serialization Format, depending on its serialization priority.
  • It can range from being a Generic Serialization Format to being a Domain Specific Serialization Format, depending on its serialization use.
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  • It can integrate with Serialization Parsers for deserialization process.
  • It can connect to Serialization Validators for serialization validation.
  • It can support Serialization Migration Tools for format conversion.
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• Example(s):
  • Text-based Serialization Formats, such as:
    • General Purpose Serialization Formats, such as:
      • JSON Format for web serialization.
      • XML Format for document serialization.
      • YAML Format for configuration serialization.
    • Domain Specific Serialization Formats, such as:
      • HCL Format for infrastructure serialization.
      • TOML Format for project serialization.
  • Binary Format Formats, such as:
    • Database Serialization Formats, such as:
      • BSON Format for document serialization storage.
      • Protocol Buffer Format for efficient serialization.
    • Specialized Serialization Formats, such as:
      • MessagePack Format for compact serialization.
      • ASN.1 Format for telecommunications serialization.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • File Formats, which focus on file structure rather than data serialization.
  • Network Protocols, which handle data transmission rather than serialization process.
  • Data Compression Formats, which focus on size reduction rather than serialization preservation.
• See: Serialization Format, Data Structure, Serialization Process, Data Serialization, Serialization Schema.

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