bencode
Bencode is a simple data serialization format used primarily in peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, most notably BitTorrent. It was designed to efficiently encode structured data into a compact binary format while remaining human-readable. The format combines elements of dictionary notation and list indexing, allowing for easy parsing and manipulation.
In bencode, data is represented using four basic types: strings, integers, lists, and dictionaries. Strings are
Bencode is designed to be compact, making it efficient for transmission over networks. Its simplicity also
While bencode is widely used in peer-to-peer systems, it is not a standardized protocol and lacks formal