digitalmars.D.announce - Versatile Serialization Library: Empowering Recursive Data
- Comander (9/9) Aug 24 2023 I've created a foundational library designed to simplify
I've created a foundational library designed to simplify recursive serialization and deserialization processes. This comprehensive tool offers assistance for fundamental types such as integrals, byte arrays, strings, and even arrays of objects. The primary objective is to enhance the efficiency of serialization and deserialization procedures on the whole. While there's room for improvement in the repository at https://github.com/Comander11/sd, it does deliver on its commitments.
Aug 24 2023
On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 14:36:41 UTC, Comander wrote:I've created a foundational library designed to simplify recursive serialization and deserialization processes. This comprehensive tool offers assistance for fundamental types such as integrals, byte arrays, strings, and even arrays of objects. The primary objective is to enhance the efficiency of serialization and deserialization procedures on the whole. While there's room for improvement in the repository at https://github.com/Comander11/sd, it does deliver on its commitments.I hate to be that guy, but what does this library actually add that others in the past haven't provided? It seems like it's serializing to a simple size-prefixed binary format, but isn't that already done by msgpack or protocol buffers or mir's serde module (I think it was called that). Surely it would be more productive in the long term to focus on one central serialization/deserialization library, which could ideally sit in phobos, rather than every new person proposing their own flavor.
Aug 24 2023
Comander <vandal gmx.com> On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 21:29:34 UTC, Andrew wrote:On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 14:36:41 UTC, Comander wrote:The intention behind my library was to build upon these foundations while addressing some specific use cases and needs that I encountered in my own projects. I focused on providing a streamlined and easy-to-use solution for recursive serialization and deserialization. ust to clarify, my project wasn't cooked up with the intention of nestling into the cozy confines of the standard phobos library. I understand where you're coming from. Nobody wants to come across as overly critical. It's true that the tech world is familiar with different approaches – some folks dive into action while others prefer to offer constructive feedback/critic.I've created a foundational library designed to simplify recursive serialization and deserialization processes. This comprehensive tool offers assistance for fundamental types such as integrals, byte arrays, strings, and even arrays of objects. The primary objective is to enhance the efficiency of serialization and deserialization procedures on the whole. While there's room for improvement in the repository at https://github.com/Comander11/sd, it does deliver on its commitments.I hate to be that guy, but what does this library actually add that others in the past haven't provided? It seems like it's serializing to a simple size-prefixed binary format, but isn't that already done by msgpack or protocol buffers or mir's serde module (I think it was called that). Surely it would be more productive in the long term to focus on one central serialization/deserialization library, which could ideally sit in phobos, rather than every new person proposing their own flavor.
Aug 24 2023
On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 21:29:34 UTC, Andrew wrote:On Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 14:36:41 UTC, Comander wrote:If you don't want to be that guy, just ask the questions without the commentary. Save that for later and then you can really nail them. :D For real, though, I hate being that guy and have found just asking the questions first is usually a nicer approach. I hope that helps.I've created a foundational library designed to simplify recursive serialization and deserialization processes. This comprehensive tool offers assistance for fundamental types such as integrals, byte arrays, strings, and even arrays of objects. The primary objective is to enhance the efficiency of serialization and deserialization procedures on the whole. While there's room for improvement in the repository at https://github.com/Comander11/sd, it does deliver on its commitments.I hate to be that guy, but what does this library actually add that others in the past haven't provided? It seems like it's serializing to a simple size-prefixed binary format, but isn't that already done by msgpack or protocol buffers or mir's serde module (I think it was called that). Surely it would be more productive in the long term to focus on one central serialization/deserialization library, which could ideally sit in phobos, rather than every new person proposing their own flavor.
Aug 24 2023