ptr-union
v2.3.0 GrowingPointer union types the size of a pointer by storing the tag in the alignment bits.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 1+ year
- ✓Stable API (2.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (9KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
- !36% of releases were yanked
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Deep Insights
2.0K downloads in the last 30 days (66/day), up 14% from the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 11 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 9KB, ptr-union is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
36% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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default =["alloc"]
