print_bytes
v2.1.0 GrowingPrint bytes as losslessly as possible
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (2.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (11KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
18.0K downloads in the last 30 days (599/day), up 368% from the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 22 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 11KB, print_bytes is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
14% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include normpath, c2rust-build-paths, pyenv-python, bitsplain-bin, letrs-cli. When high-quality crates choose print_bytes, it's a strong quality signal.
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