Binary Protocols
Binary protocols are communication protocols that encode data in a binary format, using sequences of bytes rather than human-readable text. They are designed for efficient data transmission and processing in networked systems, often providing compact representations and faster parsing compared to text-based protocols. Common examples include protocols for serialization, network communication, and file formats.
Developers should learn binary protocols when building high-performance systems where bandwidth, latency, or processing efficiency are critical, such as in real-time applications, IoT devices, or large-scale data processing. They are essential for scenarios requiring compact data representation, like in gaming, financial trading, or embedded systems, where text-based protocols like JSON or XML would be too verbose or slow.