safer_owning_ref
v0.5.1 GrowingA library for creating references that carry their owner with them.
Quick Verdict
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (14KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
7.1K downloads in the last 30 days, down 56% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
Despite being 2+ years old, safer_owning_ref 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 14KB, safer_owning_ref is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include workflow-egui, oneshot-broadcast, stepflow-flow. When high-quality crates choose safer_owning_ref, it's a strong quality signal.
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