Overview
The charcode package provides integer constants for ASCII and common non-ASCII character codes, offering convenient access to character code points. It includes named constants for characters like 'a', 'A', '0', and symbols such as '@' and '€', enabling readable and maintainable code when working with character encoding. Ideal for parsing, string manipulation, and low-level text processing tasks where direct code point references are needed. The package is lightweight and compatible across all major platforms.
Use cases
- String parsing
- Character encoding work
- Text processing utilities
- Low-level I/O operations
- Symbolic constant definitions
Key features
- Named character code constants
- Support for ASCII and common Unicode characters
- Lightweight and minimal dependency
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Easy integration via pub
- No runtime overhead
Suitable for
- Developers working with raw character codes
- Parsing libraries
- Text transformation tools
- Educational projects on character encoding
Considerations
- Not intended for general string handling
- Limited to predefined character sets
- Does not support dynamic character lookup
- Best used in conjunction with other text processing packages