Numcodecs
Buffer transformation and compression codecs used in scientific array storage.
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Which chosen lossless codecs preserve exact bytes for generated structured and random buffers?
Check decoded-byte hashes against the original buffers, freeze codec settings, and report size and timing separately from correctness.
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