Which metadata format is commonly used when processing Gmail data through Google Workspace?

When processing Gmail data through Google Workspace, the JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format is the most commonly used metadata format. JSON is lightweight and easy to read, making it ideal for data interchange between applications, especially in web contexts.

In the realm of Google Workspace, data such as email messages, contact information, and other relevant user data is often structured in JSON due to its compatibility with various programming languages and APIs. JSON's inherent structure allows for nested data, which is particularly useful for representing complex data types like emails, with properties such as sender, receiver, subject, and body easily represented in key-value pairs.

While other formats like TXT and CSV can certainly handle data, they lack the structured approach that JSON provides. XML is another structured format, but it is generally more verbose than JSON. This verbosity can make it less efficient for data transmission and processing, especially when dealing with the mass amounts of data typical in Gmail accounts. JSON's balance of readability, efficiency, and structural capabilities makes it the preferred choice for processing Gmail data within Google Workspace.