ecmBencoded

ecmBencoded is a library that implements the bencode encoding and decoding specification. Bencode is a data encoding system used primarily by the BitTorrent protocol for distributing large files. It is characterized by its simplicity and efficiency. The format supports four data types: integers, byte strings, lists, and dictionaries. Integers are represented by a sequence of decimal digits prefixed by 'i' and suffixed by 'e'. Byte strings are indicated by their length followed by a colon and then the string itself. Lists are denoted by 'l' followed by their elements, and dictionaries by 'd' followed by key-value pairs, all enclosed by 'e'.

The ecmBencoded library provides functions to convert Python data structures into bencoded strings and to parse bencoded strings back into Python objects. This allows developers to easily interact with BitTorrent trackers and peers, as well as other applications that utilize the bencode format. The library aims to be straightforward to use, often mapping directly to common Python types like integers, strings, lists, and dictionaries. Its implementation focuses on correctness according to the bencode specification, ensuring compatibility with existing bencode-parsing software. It is typically used in projects that require BitTorrent functionality or data serialization in a bencoded format.