UTF8at

UTF8at is a library for working with UTF-8 encoded strings in the Ada programming language. It provides a collection of functions and types designed to simplify common string manipulation tasks that involve Unicode characters. The library aims to be efficient and robust, handling the complexities of UTF-8 encoding correctly.

The core functionality of UTF8at includes operations such as character counting, substring extraction, case conversion, searching for substrings, and validation of UTF-8 sequences. It distinguishes between byte-based string operations and character-based operations, which is crucial for accurate processing of multi-byte UTF-8 characters. This allows developers to work with strings at either the byte level or the conceptual character level, depending on their specific needs.

UTF8at supports various Unicode properties, enabling developers to perform more sophisticated text processing. This includes identifying character types (e.g., letters, numbers, punctuation) and handling different scripts and languages. The library is designed to integrate seamlessly with Ada's built-in string types, providing an overlay for UTF-8 specific operations. It is a useful tool for any Ada project that requires internationalization or needs to handle text data containing a wide range of characters.