Marshal (Computing)

In computing, "marshal" refers to the process of packaging data so it can be easily transmitted or stored, especially when sending information between different systems or programming languages. This involves converting complex data structures or objects into a format that can be efficiently shared, such as a byte stream or a serialized format like JSON or XML. Once received, the data can be "unmarshaled," meaning it's converted back to its original form for usage. This process is essential in communication between applications, like when a server responds to a request from a client.