What is the BSON format?
BSON, which stands for Binary JSON, is a binary-encoded serialization of JSON-like documents. It was developed by MongoDB and is used for data storage and network transfer in MongoDB.
Here are some key characteristics of BSON:
Binary Format: Unlike text-based JSON, BSON is a binary format.
Data Types: BSON supports more data types than JSON, including dates, different-size integers, ObjectIds, and binary data.
Encoding: BSON encodes type and length information, making it easier for machines to parse.
Efficiency: BSON is designed to be efficient in encoding and decoding.
Traversability: BSON is highly traversable, meaning it can be parsed easily and quickly