Has anyone experimented with using FlatBuffers in web development in place of JSON? I'm currently working with JSON files that are getting larger and I'm curious to see if switching to FlatBuffers could boost performance by reducing size and increasing speed. However, I haven't seen many people using it for websites and I can't find many examples. What are your thoughts?
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Before diving into FlatBuffers, consider whether you really need it. If your JSON files are around 2MB and you use gzip, that might be manageable. FlatBuffers is great for high-performance applications, like trading platforms or games, but for typical web apps, the JSON overhead isn't usually a deal-breaker. Plus, gzip is already very effective. You might be complicating your project for minimal gain.
But could using FlatBuffers actually make a difference in file size and loading speed in JavaScript? That's why I'm interested—just looking for ways to speed things up.