NSByteOrder Functions

Functions for byte order handling in mulle-objc.

Byte Order Operations

Basic Functions

• NSHostByteOrder - Get host byte order
• NSSwapShort - Swap 16-bit value
• NSSwapLong - Swap 32-bit value
• NSSwapLongLong - Swap 64-bit value

Host Order Conversion

• NSSwapHostShortToBig - Host to big-endian (16-bit)
• NSSwapHostLongToBig - Host to big-endian (32-bit)
• NSSwapHostLongLongToBig - Host to big-endian (64-bit)

Network Order Conversion

• NSSwapBigShortToHost - Big-endian to host (16-bit)
• NSSwapBigLongToHost - Big-endian to host (32-bit)
• NSSwapBigLongLongToHost - Big-endian to host (64-bit)

Important Notes

1. Byte Order
   • Check host order
   • Handle endianness
   • Swap when needed
   • Document usage
2. Performance
   • Use native order
   • Minimize swaps
   • Cache results
   • Consider alignment
3. Best Practices
   • Check platform
   • Handle all cases
   • Document swaps
   • Test thoroughly
4. Usage
   • Network protocols
   • File formats
   • Binary data
   • Cross-platform code