Performance
The Price of Everything Being an Object in Python
reading time: 14 minutes
All Python developers know that everything in Python is an object. But at what cost? A deep dive into Python’s heap-only memory model and the 28-byte overhead of storing a simple integer.
You Don't Know JSON: Part 3 - Binary JSON in Databases
reading time: 15 minutes
Database-managed binary JSON formats solve storage and query performance problems. JSONB enables fast PostgreSQL queries with indexing, while BSON adds extended types for MongoDB. Learn when databases beat text JSON.
You Don't Know JSON: Part 4 - Binary JSON for APIs and Data Transfer
reading time: 23 minutes
Beyond database storage, binary JSON formats optimize API data transfer. MessagePack provides universal serialization with 30-40% size reduction. CBOR adds IETF standardization for IoT and security. Learn when binary beats JSON for network efficiency.