netbuf
v0.4.1 GrowingThe simple to use, growable, contiguous buffer object with right assumptions and interface. Tuned for using it for network buffers.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 7+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (15KB, 1 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
742 downloads in the last 30 days (25/day), up 19% from the previous period.
100 crates depend on netbuf. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 79 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 10+ years old, netbuf hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 15KB, netbuf is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include tk-http, rotor-stream, tk-bufstream, swindon, ozelot. When high-quality crates choose netbuf, it's a strong quality signal.
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