BufferList.js as independent module

[jeromew]

Hello,

In order to write a protocol parser with chunky behaviors I am searching for an efficient BufferList implementation that keep the original buffers intact and that copies things only when it is necessary. https://github.com/rvagg/bl/blob/master/BufferList.js would be perfect for that but I understand that since bl v1.0, in order to use it, I also need to import readable-stream via package.json which is not necessary in some cases.

Would you consider publishing BufferList.js as an independent package for those who do not need the streaming aspect of it ? I think that could also create an easier migration path for the packages that depend on old versions (mentioned in #52)

What do you think would be the best way forward ?

[mcollina]

What harm does downloading readable-stream do? You can avoid loading it by doing require('bl/BufferList').

[jeromew]

You are right I agree that readable-stream will probably be downloaded anyway in many applications so it probably makes more sense your way.
Thanks