bit-iter
v1.3.1 GrowingIterate forward or backwards over the positions of set bits in a word.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 1+ year
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 4+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 706 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (5KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
5.9K downloads in the last 30 days (198/day), up 80% from the previous period.
706 crates depend on bit-iter. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 4 years with 13 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
bit-iter has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 5KB, bit-iter is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
38% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include proof-of-sql, atsamx7x-hal, sudoku-solver, demikernel, portal-pc-waffle-attune. When high-quality crates choose bit-iter, it's a strong quality signal.
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Most downloaded crates that depend on bit-iter
