LZWStream

Implementation of the LZW algorithm in C#, adhering to the built-in System.IO.Compression.
The algorithm and code is much improved, compared to projects like SharpLZW.

The LZW algorithm is for arbitrary lossless data compression and are noticeable for simplicity and low (compared to others) memory consumption. Making it interesting for eg. embedded use.

There're many other LZW implementations out there. This one is focused on KISS and C#.

Features

Binary data supported
Tested with Canterbury collection
Restricted dictionary growth
Adaptive bit encoding
Adheres to the System.IO.Compression
Single file drop in

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MIT License

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Operating Systems

Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Developers

User Interface

Console/Terminal

Programming Language

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C# File Compression Software

Registered

2014-07-24

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