On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 21:29:34 UTC, Andrew wrote:
On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 14:36:41 UTC, Comander wrote:
I've created a foundational library designed to simplify
recursive serialization and deserialization processes. This
comprehensive tool offers assistance for fundamental types
such as integrals, byte arrays, strings, and even arrays of
objects. The primary objective is to enhance the efficiency of
serialization and deserialization procedures on the whole.
While there's room for improvement in the repository at
https://github.com/Comander11/sd, it does deliver on its
commitments.
I hate to be that guy, but what does this library actually add
that others in the past haven't provided? It seems like it's
serializing to a simple size-prefixed binary format, but isn't
that already done by msgpack or protocol buffers or mir's serde
module (I think it was called that). Surely it would be more
productive in the long term to focus on one central
serialization/deserialization library, which could ideally sit
in phobos, rather than every new person proposing their own
flavor.
The intention behind my library was to build upon these
foundations while addressing some specific use cases and needs
that I encountered in my own projects. I focused on providing a
streamlined and easy-to-use solution for recursive serialization
and deserialization. ust to clarify, my project wasn't cooked up
with the intention of nestling into the cozy confines of the
standard phobos library. I understand where you're coming from.
Nobody wants to come across as overly critical. It's true that
the tech world is familiar with different approaches – some folks
dive into action while others prefer to offer constructive
feedback/critic.
