Format Implementation Guide

Adding New Formats

Step-by-Step Process

1. Create format file: iterable/datatypes/<format>.py
2. Implement BaseIterable: Inherit from BaseIterable in iterable/base.py
3. Required methods: read(), write(), read_bulk(), write_bulk(), etc.
4. Add detection: Update iterable/helpers/detect.py
5. Create tests: tests/test_<format>.py
6. Update dependencies: Add optional dependency to pyproject.toml if needed
7. Update documentation: Add format to docs

Implementation Pattern

from iterable.base import BaseIterable