binary logging

Binary logging is a method used by database systems to record changes in data efficiently. Instead of storing detailed, human-readable descriptions of every update, it records these changes in a compact, binary format that computers can process quickly. This log acts like a detailed journal of all modifications, allowing for tasks like recovering data after failures, replicating databases across servers, or auditing changes. Because it’s stored in binary, it uses less space and updates are faster, making it ideal for maintaining data integrity and consistency in large-scale database environments.