protocol buffer

Protocol Buffers (protobuf) are a way for software systems to efficiently serialize structured data for transmission or storage. Think of it as a compact, standardized format that converts complex data—like messages, configurations, or records—into a simple stream of bytes. This makes data exchange faster, smaller, and more reliable across different programs or platforms. Developed by Google, protobuf helps ensure that programs can communicate seamlessly while minimizing bandwidth and processing resources, much like a translator that converts information into a common, efficient language both sender and receiver understand.