# boba
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> [!NOTE]
> This crate is feature complete and frozen. It will not receive further
> development.
Implements the the [Bubble Babble binary data encoding][bubble-babble-spec].
> The Bubble Babble Encoding encodes arbitrary binary data into pseudowords that
> are more natural to humans and that can be pronounced relatively easily.
Bubble Babble encodes 6 characters in 16 bits and includes a checksum embedded
in the encoded data. See the [Bubble Babble spec][bubble-babble-spec].
## Usage
Add this to your `Cargo.toml`:
```toml
[dependencies]
boba = "6.0.1"
```
Then encode and decode data like:
```rust
assert_eq!(boba::encode("Pineapple"), "xigak-nyryk-humil-bosek-sonax");
assert_eq!(boba::decode(b"xexax"), Ok(vec![]));
```
## Crate Features
Boba is `no_std` compatible with a required dependency on the [`alloc`] crate.
`boba` is [fuzzed](fuzz/fuzz_targets) with [cargo-fuzz].
## Minimum Rust Version Policy
This crate's minimum supported `rustc` version (MSRV) is `1.83.0`.
MSRV may be bumped in minor version releases.
## License
`boba` is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE) (c) Ryan Lopopolo.
[bubble-babble-spec]: spec/Bubble_Babble_Encoding.txt
[`alloc`]: https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/alloc/index.html
[`std`]: https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/std/index.html
[`std::error::error`]:
https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/std/error/trait.Error.html
[cargo-fuzz]: https://crates.io/crates/cargo-fuzz