Serde
Serialization framework for Rust
Rust / Systems · Apache-2.0 · 10.9k
Reviewed 2026-08-19 · last push 2026-10-16 · repo checked 2026-10-21
What's Good
Zero-overhead abstraction over formats. Derive macros minimize boilerplate. Format ecosystem covers JSON, YAML, TOML, and more. Customization is possible when needed.
The Catch
Compile times increase with heavy use. Error messages can be confusing. Some edge cases require manual implementation.
Verdict
The serialization library every Rust project uses.
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