Glossary term
What is Protobuf (Protocol Buffers)?
Protobuf stands for Protocol Buffers.
A compact binary data format with a schema. Example: The same data as JSON, but much smaller and faster to parse.
Learn it properly · System DesignLesson 31: gRPC & Protocol Buffers for BeginnersForty internal services, dozens of calls per page, JSON everywhere and contracts in a stale wiki. How gRPC and Protocol Buffers give services fast, typed, streaming calls — and the schema-evolution and load-balancing rules you must follow.