#go #compression #decompression #deflate #golang #gzip #snappy #zip #zstandard #zstd

https://github.com/klauspost/compress

#go #compression #decompression #deflate #go #golang #gzip #snappy #zip #zstandard #zstd

The "github.com/klauspost/compress" package offers many fast and efficient compression tools in pure Go, including zstandard, S2 (a faster Snappy replacement), optimized deflate for gzip/zip/zlib, and snappy with better compression and concurrency. It also provides entropy encoders (huff0, FSE), HTTP gzip handlers, and a parallel gzip implementation (pgzip). These tools are drop-in replacements for Go's standard libraries but run about twice as fast, saving time and resources. You can easily add it to your project with `go get`. It supports current and recent Go versions and offers options to disable unsafe code or assembly for compatibility. This package benefits you by improving compression speed and efficiency while maintaining compatibility with standard Go compression APIs, making your applications faster and more resource-friendly.

https://github.com/klauspost/compress

#c_lang #archiving #azure #backup #bzip2 #checksum #database #differential #gcs #gzip #incremental #lz4 #multi_process #parallel #pgbackrest #postgres #postgresql #restore #s3 #wal #zstd

pgBackRest, a trusted tool for reliable PostgreSQL backups with features like parallel processing, incremental backups, remote operation, encryption, and cloud support (S3, Azure, GCS), is no longer maintained—its creator stopped due to lack of sponsorship. This protects your databases from unpatched bugs or security risks in ongoing use, letting you switch to actively supported alternatives for safer, faster backups and peace of mind.

https://github.com/pgbackrest/pgbackrest