Protocol Puffers
A header-only C++20 library for Protocol Buffers serialization/deserialization using C++ types instead of .proto files.
What is Protocol Puffers?
Protocol Puffers (protopuf) is a header-only C++20 library that implements Protocol Buffers-compatible serialization and deserialization. It allows developers to define message schemas directly in C++ using templates, eliminating the need for .proto files and external code generation tools. The library focuses on compile-time optimizations to deliver high runtime performance while maintaining full compatibility with the standard Protocol Buffers wire format.
C++ developers working with Protocol Buffers who want a modern, type-safe, header-only alternative to traditional protobuf toolchains, especially those using C++20 and interested in template metaprogramming.
Developers choose protopuf for its seamless integration into C++ projects without code generation, its compile-time optimizations for better performance, and its full compatibility with existing Protocol Buffers ecosystems while leveraging modern C++20 features.
Overview
Protocol Puffers: A little, highly templated, and protobuf-compatible serialization/deserialization header-only library written in C++20
Use Cases
Best For
- Embedding Protocol Buffers serialization directly in C++ projects without external tools
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