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 # Bellande Format
 
-## Bellande File Format is a file format that that can be used as any file type.
+## Data Types Support
+1. Basic Types
+   - Strings (with intelligent quoting)
+   - Integers
+   - Floating point numbers
+   - Booleans
+   - Null
+   
+2. Advanced Types
+   - Decimal (high-precision numbers)
+   - Dates and Times
+   - Binary Data (base64 encoded)
+   - File Paths
+   - Regular Expressions
+   - Complex Numbers
+   - Sets
+   - URLs
+   - Timedeltas
+   - Version Numbers
+   - Custom Types (user-definable)
 
-- Indentation-based structure
-- Simple key-value pair syntax
-- Support for lists and nested structures
-- Basic data types (strings, numbers, booleans, null)
-- Comment support
+## Structure Features
+1. Hierarchical Data
+   - Nested Objects
+   - Arrays/Lists
+   - Mixed Nesting
+   - Unlimited Depth
 
+2. References
+   - Internal References
+   - Cross-file References
+   - Circular Reference Detection
+   - Reference Validation
+
+## Data Integrity
+1. Validation
+   - Schema Validation
+   - Type Checking
+   - Pattern Matching
+   - Required Fields
+   - Value Ranges
+   - Custom Validators
+
+2. Security
+   - Built-in Encryption (AES)
+   - Custom Encryption Support
+   - Checksum Verification
+   - Data Integrity Checks
+
+3. Version Control
+   - Change Tracking
+   - Version History
+   - Author Attribution
+   - Modification Timestamps
+
+## Data Processing
+1. Compression
+   - Built-in Huffman Compression
+   - Multiple Compression Algorithms
+   - Streaming Support
+   - Chunk Processing
+
+2. Transformation
+   - Custom Type Transformers
+   - Data Filters
+   - Value Processors
+   - Format Converters
+
+## Advanced Features
+1. Search and Query
+   - Path-based Queries
+   - Pattern Matching
+   - Index Creation
+   - Search Optimization
+
+2. Document Operations
+   - Merging
+   - Diffing
+   - Conflict Resolution
+   - Patch Generation
+
+3. Metadata Support
+   - Document Properties
+   - Field Annotations
+   - Custom Metadata
+   - Tracking Information
+
+## Format Characteristics
+1. Syntax
+   - Human-readable
+   - Clean Indentation
+   - Comment Support
+   - Clear Structure
+
+2. Compatibility
+   - UTF-8 Support
+   - Platform Independent
+   - Language Agnostic
+   - Extensible Format
+
+3. Performance
+   - Streaming Parser
+   - Efficient Memory Usage
+   - Optimized Processing
+   - Large File Support
+
+## Development Features
+1. Error Handling
+   - Detailed Error Messages
+   - Line Number References
+   - Error Recovery
+   - Validation Reports
+
+2. Debugging
+   - Debug Mode
+   - Verbose Logging
+   - Trace Information
+   - Performance Metrics
+
+## Export/Import
+1. Format Conversion
+   - JSON Export/Import
+   - YAML Export/Import
+   - XML Export/Import
+   - CSV Export/Import
+   - INI Export/Import
+
+2. Integration
+   - Command Line Interface
+   - API Support
+   - Library Integration
+   - Tool Ecosystem
 
 ## Example of Bellande File Format
-
 ```
-# This is a Bellande file
-
+# Configuration file
+name: "Project X"
 version: 1.0
+created_at: date:2024-03-15T10:30:00
+settings:
+  debug: true
+  max_retries: 3
+  timeout: decimal:30.5
+  secret_key: base64:SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ=
 
-user:
-    name: John Doe
-    age: 30
-    is_active: true
+# Custom types example
+locations:
+  office: type:point2d:40.7128,-74.0060
+  warehouse: type:point2d:34.0522,-118.2437
 
-preferences:
-    theme: dark
-    notifications: true
+# Reference example
+company:
+  name: "Acme Corp"
+  address: "123 Main St"
 
-skills:
-    - Python
-    - JavaScript
-    - "C++"
+branch:
+  name: "Acme East"
+  address: ref:company.address
 
-address:
-    street: 123 Main St
-    city: Anytown
-    country: USA
+# Arrays with nested objects
+users:
+  - name: "John Doe"
+    role: "admin"
+    active: true
+    login_times:
+      - date:2024-03-14T09:00:00
+      - date:2024-03-15T08:45:00
 
-additional_info: null
-
-projects:
-    - name: Project A
-      status: in_progress
-      team_size: 5
-    - name: Project B
-      status: completed
-      team_size: 3
+  - name: "Jane Smith"
+    role: "user"
+    active: true
+    permissions:
+      - "read"
+      - "write"
 ```