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varint

A signed and unsigned 64 bit integer encoding scheme that saves disk space

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Overview

Packagevarint
Version0.1.0
RepositoryUnspecified
Extension typeStandard
Project statusActive
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableYes
Stars15
Latest commit2012-10-24
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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See also

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