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Higher level read-write API

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Description

The Read/Write interfaces mostly deal with bytes. However, many people may wish to use it for reading strings instead -- for example people doing webdev from languages like Python or even TCP users in C++ are used to a simpler interface, and they find the writer API verbose. Having some utility methods that work with strings and handle the buffer allocation would be nice.

see also: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/25066

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Research direction

Start with the Read and Write interfaces described in the issue, then review the related Rust issue #25066. The payload names no files or tests and leaves the utility method set and completion criteria open, so first determine the intended API scope before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api
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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