Data Formats: CSV, JSON, XML, Protobuf, Parquet

In software engineering, there are several different ways of storing data sets, each with its pros and cons, depending on the use case, and what the use case is. There are a few key differences between the most used formats, and in order to choose the best one for the needs of the application, you need to know what are they and how they can be used.

In this tutorial, we are going to dive into the most popular and used data formats, and explain the key differences. We'll also give examples of their usage, talk about what are they most suitable for, and make a comparison of their performance.