I am building a new Python library to read/write PDF files
Hi HN! This is my pet project, written from scratch because there is so much to discover and learn in the process. The focus is on simplicity and incremental updates. Progress is slow because I do not have much spare time to work on this, but I would love to hear some feedback. Regards
In plain words
This is a Python library for reading and writing PDF files, built from scratch by a developer focused on learning and simplicity. The project prioritizes straightforward functionality with gradual improvements, though development moves at a measured pace due to limited free time. It targets developers who need PDF handling capabilities and prefer understanding the underlying implementation over using established alternatives.
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