serializers

Object-to-text converters

Serializers convert data structures into formats that can be stored or transmitted, then reconstruct them later.

In programming, a serializer transforms objects into JSON, XML, or binary streams for transfer between systems: The API serializer converts database records to JSON.

Web frameworks use serializers to validate incoming data and format outgoing responses.

software

protobuf

Binary serialization format

  • marshalArrange in proper order
  • parseExamine syntax closely
  • schemaOrganized representational structure

binary · pickle · dumps · loads · encode · decode · object · attribute · key-value · format

datastream

pipeline

Long-distance fluid transport tube

chunking · batching · streaming · socket · payload · packet · bandwidth · latency · flush · write

electronics

clock

Device displaying time

microcontroller · bus · buffer · register · flip-flop · latch · multiplexer · demultiplexer · transceiver · synchronous

Opposites
data transformation direction

serializersparsers

Syntax analysis tools

decoders · readers · loaders · importers · validators

Phrases
Family

serializer, serialize, serialized

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