Discover how Protobuf can transform your REST API's schema evolution, while offering performance gains over JSON. This session covers Protobuf's strong versioning, ensuring seamless API updates without breaking clients. We'll tackle the challenges we faced at KAYAK, like the learning curve and integration complexity, offering strategies to address them. Gain practical insights and benchmarks as we discuss integrating Protobuf with Python frameworks, boosting your API's efficiency and adaptability.
Knowledge on REST APIs
In this session we explore how KAYAK adopted Protobuf with REST APIs, replacing the traditional usage of JSON. Designed for API developers, software architects, and Python enthusiasts, this talk will equip you with the knowledge to elevate your API strategies with cutting-edge technology.
We'll begin by exploring Protobuf's robust versioning capabilities, which allow for seamless API updates without breaking existing clients. This ensures compatibility and facilitates smooth transitions as your API evolves. But the benefits of Protobuf extend beyond versioning. One of its standout features is the significant performance gains it offers over JSON. By using a binary format, Protobuf reduces the size of data payloads, leading to faster serialization and deserialization processes. This efficiency boost can greatly enhance your API's responsiveness and scalability, making it a compelling choice for high-performance applications.
Our session is packed with practical insights. We'll share real-world examples and benchmarks that highlight the tangible benefits of integrating Protobuf with Python frameworks. You'll see firsthand how Protobuf can optimize your API's performance, transforming it into a more efficient and adaptable service.
Of course, adopting new technology comes with challenges. We'll address common issues such as the learning curve and integration complexities, providing actionable strategies to navigate these hurdles. Our goal is to share with you the path we adopted at KAYAK to successfully implement Protobuf in our projects.