Apache Avro Description

Apache Avro™ serves as a system for data serialization, offering intricate data structures and a fast, compact binary format along with a container file for persistent data storage and remote procedure calls (RPC). It also allows for straightforward integration with dynamic programming languages, eliminating the need for code generation when reading or writing data files or implementing RPC protocols; this only becomes a recommended optimization for statically typed languages. Central to Avro's functionality is its reliance on schemas, which accompany the data at all times, ensuring that the schema used for writing is always available during reading. This design choice minimizes the overhead per value, resulting in both rapid serialization and reduced file size. Furthermore, it enhances compatibility with dynamic and scripting languages since the data is entirely self-describing along with its schema. When data is saved in a file, its corresponding schema remains embedded within, allowing for subsequent processing by any compatible program. In instances where the reading program anticipates a different schema, this discrepancy can be resolved with relative ease, showcasing Avro's flexibility and efficiency in data management. Overall, Avro's architecture significantly streamlines the handling of data across a variety of programming environments.

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Company Details

Company:
Apache Software Foundation
Year Founded:
1999
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
avro.apache.org

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