Python Serialization Benchmark

This repository maintains a set of benchmarks for python serialization frameworks.

You can find the latest benchmarks on this page.

Currently the following projects are benchmarked.

• Django REST Framework
• serpy
• Marshmallow
• Strainer
• Lollipop
• Kim
• Toasted Marshmallow
• Colander
• Lima
• Avro

Along with a baseline custom function that doesn't use a framework.

Running the test suite

A Docker container is bundled with the repository which you can use to run the benchmarks. Firstly make sure you have Docker installed.

1. Install Docker

2. Build the container $ docker-compose build

3. Run the tests. $ docker-compose run --rm tests