Internet Object (by Mohamed Aamir Maniar)

Internet Object is a lightweight, schema-first data interchange format created as a research-driven effort to overcome the verbosity of JSON. Developed by Mohamed Aamir Maniar through ManiarTech, the format is designed for high-efficiency data transmission in modern web APIs and analytical workflows. It optimizes data transfer by separating schema definitions from the actual values, allowing for significant reductions in payload size.

Technically, the format provides a hybrid approach that bridges the readability of CSV with the expressive, hierarchical power of JSON. It supports strong typing, validation, and collections, ensuring data integrity while minimizing repeated field names over the wire. The project is primarily managed through the ManiarTech Engineering Journal and official documentation sites.

The brand and intellectual property behind Internet Object are owned by ManiarTech, an engineering-focused studio founded and led by Mohamed Aamir Maniar. The format is promoted as an open standard for developers looking to optimize backend services and data pipelines beyond traditional JSON limitations.