Data interchange protocol. Efficient serialization. Language-neutral. Supports various programming languages.
| Feature | protobuf | Thrift | Avro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serialization format | Binary | Binary/JSON | Binary/JSON |
| Schema evolution | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Language support | Multiple languages | Multiple languages | Limited languages |
| RPC support | Yes | Yes | No |
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