Instead of parsing a complex JSON tree every time you need a value, PBIJSON pre-processes your .json file into a highly optimized, flat-indexed .pbijson format. This format uses depth markers, jump markers to enable lightning-fast data retrieval using linear search.
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Blazing Fast Lookups: Radically speeds up operations, especially for deeply nested data or large collections.
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Low Memory Overhead: The memory occupied by PBIJSON data is much less than that of a dictionary.
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Smart Caching: Features an optional, granular caching system to provide near-instant results for repeated queries.
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Simple API: Interact with your data using an intuitive, path-based API ("path/to/my/value") that feels just like using a nested Dictionary.
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Offline Build Process: The heavy lifting of indexing is done once, offline, ensuring no performance spikes during gameplay.
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Full Key Support: Handles all valid JSON key names by supporting standard path escaping (e.g., characters/\/char_0000 to access the key "/char_0000").