Meta just released OpenZL, a groundbreaking open-source framework that takes data compression to a new level by understanding the actual structure of your data. Instead of treating files as raw bytes, it adapts to formats like JSON, CSV, or Protobuf for smarter, faster compression. This video breaks down how it works, why it outperforms tools like Zstandard, and what it means for the future of data engineering. 🔗 Relevant Links OpenZL: OpenZL Blog Article: ❤️ More about us Radically better observability stack: Written tutorials: Example projects: 📱 Socials Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @betterstack LinkedIn: 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Meta’s new OpenZL release 00:38 The problem with traditional compressors (gzip, Zstandard) 01:27 The idea behind OpenZL 01:51 How OpenZL works 02:29 The “universal decoder” concept 02:52 Performance 03:53 Modular compression: evolving without breaking compatibility 04:25 Closing Thoughts