core_rustc-serialize
v0.3.19 GrowingGeneric serialization/deserialization support corresponding to the `derive(RustcEncodable, RustcDecodable)` mode in the compiler. Also includes support for hex, base64, and json encoding and decoding. This version does not depend on std, only on core+collections
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 9+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (45KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
18 downloads in the last 30 days (1/day avg).
Despite being 10+ years old, core_rustc-serialize hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 44KB, core_rustc-serialize is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
25% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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