BZip3 is a powerful successor to BZip2, boasting higher compression ratios and improved performance due to innovative features like order-0 context mixing entropy coder and fast Burrows-Wheeler transform code. It excels in compressing text and code. The installation process is straightforward, with options for using source packages or system package managers like Homebrew on macOS. BZip3’s efficiency is highlighted through a Perl source code benchmark, showcasing its superior compression compared to other methods like bzip2 and Zstandard. Long-range deduplication using lrzip further demonstrates BZip3’s capabilities. Benchmarks against Turbo-Range-Coder and BSC are also available for comparison. Some disclaimers emphasize the importance of caution when using the program, highlighting the complexity of algorithms and potential for bugs. Performance may vary based on the compiler and architecture. Licensing details provide transparency regarding the components and their respective licenses. Special thanks are given to contributors like Ilya Grebnov and Caleb Maclennan for their contributions to BZip3’s development.
https://github.com/kspalaiologos/bzip3