This is a comparison of
data serialization formats, various ways to convert complex
objects to sequences of
bits. It does not include
markup languages used exclusively as
document file format
A document file format is a Text file, text or binary file format for storing documents on a computer storage, storage media, especially for use by computers.
There currently exists a multitude of incompatible document file formats.
Examples of ...
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Overview
Syntax comparison of human-readable formats
Comparison of binary formats
See also
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Comparison of document markup languages
References
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External links
XML-QL Proposal discussing XML benefits
Data serialization formats
Persistence
Data-serialization formats