compressionaware
Compressionaware is a design approach in computing that denotes software systems, algorithms, and data processing pipelines that consider data compression properties as a first-order factor in their operation. A compressionaware system can exploit knowledge of the compression method, state, and cost of decompression to optimize performance, storage efficiency, and data transfer.
Key concepts include deciding when to decompress data versus operating on compressed form, using streaming decompression
Applications of compressionaware design appear in database engines and data warehouses with columnar compression, data pipelines
Benefits typically include reduced input/output, lower memory usage, energy savings, and potentially faster end-to-end processing. Challenges