Looking for feedback: what data‑format libraries does Zig still need? (CSV, TSV, structured text, etc.)
Hi folks,
I’m pretty new to Zig and I’d like to learn it by working on a long‑term project over the next few months (or even more if the project succeed). I’m not expecting to create anything groundbreaking, but I’d love to try building something that could eventually be useful to others.
I’m especially interested in projects that are:
- easy to test thoroughly
- deterministic
- not web‑framework related
- helpful for tooling, data processing, or general development
One idea I’m considering is a CSV/TSV/structured‑text parsing + writing library, mostly because it seems like a good way to learn Zig’s I/O, error handling, and API design. But I’m not sure what the ecosystem actually needs, and I don’t want to duplicate existing work or overlook something important.
So I’d love to hear from the community:
- Would a structured‑text library (CSV/TSV/etc.) be useful?
- Are there other beginner‑friendly but meaningful library ideas you’d recommend?
- Any gaps in the ecosystem that you think would make good learning projects?
Thanks for any suggestions, I hope to become a useful member of the community