Gojay – highly performant JSON encoder/decoder for Golang

In plain words

Gojay is a JSON encoder and decoder built for the Go programming language, emphasizing high performance. It's designed for developers who need efficient JSON processing in their Go applications. The library focuses on speed optimization compared to standard Go JSON packages, making it useful for projects where JSON handling performance is critical, such as APIs or data-intensive applications.

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