Binary Format

Definitions

1. A file or wire format that stores information as structured bytes rather than text, often to improve size, speed, or strict parsing. Binary formats are common in media, compiled artifacts, embedded protocols, and high-performance serialization systems.

   In plain English: A structured data format stored in bytes rather than plain text.

   Example: "They chose a compact binary format for telemetry because JSON overhead was too expensive at the target event volume."

Related Terms

• MessagePack
• Message Format
• Unsigned Integer
• Binary Data
• Binary Protocol
• Binary Stream
• Byte Order
• Custom Serializer