I wonder why FlatBuffers aren't a more popular option[0]. The format isn't even mentioned in the article. I have never used it (since I my needs were not that a

I wonder why FlatBuffers aren't a more popular option[0]. The format isn't even mentioned in the article. I have never used it (since I my needs were not that advanced), but it seem to combine quite a few amazing qualities of other serialization formats, while adding a few of its own. It even has a version without a schema called "FlexBuffers"[1]. I would expect anyone considering ProtoBuffers and MsgPack to give FlatBuffers a look. Two five minute lightning talks by Van Oortmerssen, who created the format (another reason to take a closer look IMO), that shows off some of the powerful features: Lightning Talk: FlatBuffers (2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmL1fUnQAQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmL1fUnQAQ Going Further with FlatBuffers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ND0yQVYg8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ND0yQVYg8 [0] https://google.github.io/flatbuffers/ https://google.github.io/flatbuffers/ [1] https://google.github.io/flatbuffers/flexbuffers.html https://google.github.io/flatbuffers/flexbuffers.html