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Complete Introduction to Protocol Buffers 3

Learn Google Protobuf with Examples and Exercises. Write Code in Java. Say Goodbye to JSON and XML

Stéphane Maarek

Created by Stéphane Maarek

Discover how Protocol Buffers can help you serialize data efficiently and safely. You'll work with real examples and exercises to master .proto files and integrate Protobuf into Java applications. By the end, you'll understand why many top tech companies rely on this format for modern data exchange.

Packt | May 2018 | 174 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesData Engineering, Full Stack Web Development Concepts and Tools, Java

What You Will Learn

You will start by building foundational knowledge of Protocol Buffers through hands-on coding exercises. As you progress, you'll write and modify .proto files, generate code, and see how Protobuf integrates with Java. Each step focuses on practical skills you can apply to real-world projects.

Key Features

  • Create and manage simple or complex .proto files for structured data exchange
  • Generate and use Protobuf code in Java, improving application performance
  • Apply advanced Protobuf concepts to handle evolving data and system needs

Target Audience

This content is ideal for experienced developers and architects who want to streamline data serialization in their systems. If you already work with Java and are looking to move beyond JSON or XML, you'll gain the skills needed to implement Protocol Buffers confidently in your projects.

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