In .NET projects, whenever you need to call a REST API, you cannot avoid these two names: HttpClient and RestSharp. They can both send requests, retrieve data, and handle responses, but the experience of using them is completely different—one feels like a “manual transmission,” while the other feels like an “automatic transmission.” Which one should … Read more
I remember when I first started working and encountered the concept of RPC; I was filled with confusion—if HTTP works just fine, why create RPC? It wasn’t until I participated in several microservices projects that I truly understood the value of each. Today, let’s clarify the relationships between these protocols. Starting from Network Basics: The … Read more
Follow our official account to keep the embedded knowledge flowing! In resource-constrained IoT/embedded projects, if: You don’t want to customize protocols and need to handle byte order, alignment, version compatibility, etc.; You also don’t want to use heavy JSON, as a simple sensor data packet might consume hundreds of bytes; You want to use the … Read more
Introduction In Rust development, choosing the right third-party libraries (crates) can significantly improve project efficiency. This article introduces 7 crates that can greatly enhance the quality and development efficiency of Rust projects, covering core areas such as error handling, serialization, asynchronous programming, HTTP requests, parallel computing, logging, and database access. Each crate is accompanied by … Read more
Zserio is a framework for serializing structured data, known for its compact efficiency and extremely low overhead. By defining data structures using a dedicated Zserio language, it can generate code in multiple programming languages (such as C++, Java, Python), facilitating data serialization (writing) and deserialization (reading) across different platforms. The Zserio C++ Runtime Library provides … Read more
Serialization and deserialization are common concepts in programming. They are used in data storage, network transmission, and inter-process communication. Serialization: The process of converting a data structure or object into a format that can be stored or transmitted (such as a string or byte stream). Deserialization: The process of converting serialized data back into the … Read more
Cista is a C++ library focused on high-performance serialization and zero-copy deserialization, making it ideal for applications with stringent performance requirements. The library is designed with efficiency in mind and is easy to integrate into projects. The table below summarizes the main features of Cista for quick reference: Feature Category Details Core Features Serialization and … Read more
What is nanopb?nanopb is a Protocol Buffers implementation specifically designed for resource-constrained devices (such as microcontrollers and IoT chips). It is written entirely in ANSI C, with a code size of just a few KB, consuming almost no memory, and boasts excellent compiler compatibility. Want to efficiently transfer structured data between an MCU and a … Read more
BitMagic: An Efficient C++ Bit Vector Library In C++ development, memory efficiency and performance optimization are crucial when handling large-scale data. BitMagic is an open-source library focused on providing efficient bit vector containers and algorithms. It employs various optimization techniques to help developers achieve better performance and lower memory usage in data-intensive applications. Bit Vector … Read more
Data serialization and deserialization are essential tasks in the development of network communication, data storage, and cross-platform interactive applications. bitsery is a header-only C++ binary serialization library designed for efficient data serialization and deserialization between memory and binary formats. It requires only a C++11 compliant compiler and has no other dependencies. It is a cross-platform … Read more
