gl_loader
v0.1.2 GrowingSimple OpenGL function pointer loader based on Glad.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 7+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (4KB, 2 deps)
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Deep Insights
4.2K downloads in the last 30 days (142/day), up 85% from the previous period.
Despite being 7+ years old, gl_loader 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 4KB, gl_loader is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include scoundrel, gtk4_glium, ffgl-glium, gtk-egui-area. When high-quality crates choose gl_loader, it's a strong quality signal.
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