AuroraLib.Core

AuroraLib.Core offers high-performance and memory-efficient tools for binary data manipulation and stream handling. It simplifies working across different .NET versions by providing extension methods that bridge functionality gaps, ensuring compatibility.

Features

Stream Utilities

Utility	Description
MemoryPoolStream	A memory-efficient MemoryStream using ArrayPool for reduced allocations.
SubStream	Provides a view into a specific portion of an underlying Stream.
BitReader	Methods for reading bit streams with fine-grained control.
BitWriter	Methods for writing bit streams efficiently.
PathX	Performs operations on spans that contain path information.
StreamExtension	Extensions for Streams to simplify reading, writing, and data manipulation.
ZLibStream	Provides methods to compress & decompress zlib data for netstandard and older.

Buffer Management

Utility	Description
SpanExtension	Extension methods and utilities for spans.
MemoryExtension	Casts a Memory<T> of one type to another.

Collections

Utility	Description
PoolList	A memory-efficient list implementation that utilizes a pooled.
ObservableDictionary	A dictionary that raises notifications when items are changed.
CollectionExtension	Extension methods for Collections.

Value Types

Type	Description
Int24	A 24-bit signed integer.
UInt24	A 24-bit unsigned integer.
Identifier32	A 4-byte identifier, used for file signatures (similar to DWORD).
Identifier64	An 8-byte identifier, used for extended file signatures.

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