blobobjekteja

Blobobjekteja is a Finnish term that translates to "blob objects" in English. In computing, a blob object is a chunk of data that is treated as a single, opaque unit. This means that the system or application storing or handling the blob does not interpret or understand its internal structure. The blob is simply a sequence of bytes. This contrasts with structured data types, where the system is aware of fields, types, and relationships within the data.

Blob objects are commonly used to store binary data, such as images, audio files, video files, executable programs, or serialized objects. Databases often provide specific data types to accommodate these large, unstructured binary pieces of information, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval. When an application needs to access the data within a blob, it typically retrieves the entire blob and then processes it using specialized software that understands the blob's format. The term "blob" itself is an acronym for Binary Large Object.