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Why is `ivBytes` not publicly accessible on `AES._CBC.IV`?

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### Question Checklist

- [x] I'm using the latest version of Swift Crypto (main branch)
- [x] I read the [Contribution Guidelines](https://github.com/apple/swift-crypto/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [x] I searched for [existing GitHub issues](https://github.com/apple/swift-crypto/issues)

### Question Subject
Why `ivBytes` is not a public property on `AES._CBC.IV`?

#### Question Description
I would expect `ivBytes` to be public which would enable me to encode it to an external representation.
There is a workaround for this issue:

```swift
var copy = iv
let ivData = withUnsafeBytes(of: ©) { Data($0) }
```

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the public API for AES._CBC.IV and the issue's existing withUnsafeBytes workaround. Determine whether exposing ivBytes is an appropriate API change and define the expected external representation before implementing or testing it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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