FlatSharp
A high-performance, idiomatic C# implementation of Google's FlatBuffers zero-copy binary serialization format.
What is FlatSharp?
FlatSharp is a C# implementation of Google's FlatBuffers, a zero-copy binary serialization format designed for high-performance applications. It allows efficient serialization and deserialization of data with minimal memory overhead, leveraging modern .NET features like `Memory<T>` and `Span<T>` for safe, fast operations. The library solves the need for rapid data access in performance-critical scenarios, such as game development, real-time systems, and large-scale data processing.
C# developers building high-performance applications, particularly in game development (Unity), real-time systems, gRPC services, or any scenario where low-latency data serialization is required. It's also suitable for projects targeting AOT compilation or cross-platform frameworks like Blazor and Xamarin.
Developers choose FlatSharp for its combination of safety, speed, and idiomatic C# design, often outperforming unsafe alternatives. Its zero-copy deserialization, multiple deserialization modes, and strong security practices make it a reliable choice for production environments at companies like Microsoft and Unity3D.
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Fast, idiomatic C# implementation of Flatbuffers
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