Compression algorithm for JSON encoded packets?

Question

What would be the best compression algorithm to use to compress packets before sending them over the wire? The packets are encoded using JSON. Would LZW be a good one for th

Answer 1

Ummm...Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you are implementing on-the-wire compression, then you control both ends of the connection, right? In that case, if JSON is too fat a protocol, why wouldn't you just choose a different wire protocol that isn't as fat? I mean, I understand the appeal of using a standard like JSON, but if you are concerned about bandwidth, then you probably ought to pick a wire protocol that isn't all text.