#cplusplus #marshalling #protobuf #protobuf_runtime #protoc #protocol_buffers #protocol_compiler #rpc #serialization

Protocol Buffers (protobuf) is a way to send and store structured data that works with many programming languages and platforms. It helps you serialize data, which means turning complex data into a simple format that can be easily sent or stored. To use protobuf, you need to install the protocol compiler (protoc) and the runtime for your programming language. You can download pre-built binaries or build it from source. This tool is beneficial because it allows you to work with data in a flexible and efficient way, making it easier to share and manage data across different systems and languages.

https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf