Binary JSON (BSON)

In this post we shall understand the circumstances behind the need for Binary JSON (BSON), it's applications, merits and demerits and also most importantly it's relationship with JSON.

But inorder to understand BSON Let's first get a better understanding of JSON .

What is JSON?

JSON also referred to as Javascript Object Notation is a standard file format consisting of human readable text which is mainly used for asynchronous client and server communication.

Need for JSON

The need for JSON arose...