bytes-varint
v1.1.0 Growingvariable-length integer encoding (protobuf-style) for the `bytes` crate
Quick Verdict
- โNot updated for 1+ year
- โStable API (1.x for 3+ years)
- โTiny footprint (7KB, 2 deps)
- โPermissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
911.7K downloads in the last 30 days, down 45% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 3 years with 5 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 7KB, bytes-varint is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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