codec-development

What problem does it solve?

Patterns for developing robust format codecs (encoders and decoders) in the ROX project. This skill helps teams implement reliable parsing, validation, and error handling when adding support for new formats, converting between representations, and maintaining format fidelity.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Structured codec development guidelines: Validation, error handling, and fidelity guarantees from encoder to decoder.
• Format expansion workflows: How to add support for a new format, implement parsers, and integrate with the auto-registration system.
• Quality and safety practices: Testing strategies, fuzzing hooks, and documentation of format quirks.

Quick Start

Create a new codec module under src/codec/formats/<format>, implement decode_<format> and encode_<format>, and add tests that cover round-trip fidelity, error handling, and edge cases. Update the auto-decode/encode registry accordingly.