Bytes (Utils 1.18.0 API)

All Known Implementing Classes:

BytesByteBuf, BytesPool.PooledBytes
```
public interface Bytes
```
This interface provides an abstract view for a primitive byte arrays (byte[]).

Since:

1.12.0

Author:

Artem Labazin

Method Summary

All Methods Static Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods Default Methods
Modifier and Type	Method and Description
`static Bytes`	`allocate(int size)` Create a new `Bytes` instance with a fixed size content.
`byte[]`	`array()` Returns the byte array that backs this buffer.
`byte[]`	`arrayCopy()` Returns the copy of range the buffer's back byte array from 0 till writeIndex.
`int`	`capacity()` Returns the number of bytes (octets) this buffer can contain.
`void`	`capacity(int bytes)` Extends or reduces the buffer's capacity.
`static Bytes`	`copy(byte[] bytes)` Copies a byte array into a new `Bytes` object.
`static Bytes`	`copy(ByteBuffer buffer)` Copies a `ByteBuffer` buffer into a new `Bytes` object.
`byte`	`getByte(int index)` Gets a byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`byte[]`	`getBytes(int index)` Returns a byte array from the specified absolute `index` in this buffer till the end of it.
`byte[]`	`getBytes(int index, int length)` Returns a byte array from the specified absolute `index` in this buffer till the `index`+`length` index.
`char`	`getChar(int index)` Gets a 2-byte UTF-16 character at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`double`	`getDouble(int index)` Gets a 64-bit floating point number at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`float`	`getFloat(int index)` Gets a 32-bit floating point number at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`int`	`getInt(int index)` Gets a 32-bit integer at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`long`	`getLong(int index)` Gets a 64-bit long integer at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`short`	`getShort(int index)` Gets a 16-bit short integer at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`String`	`getString(int index)` Returns a string from the specified absolute `index` in this buffer till the end of it.
`String`	`getString(int index, Charset charset)` Returns a string from the specified absolute `index` in this buffer till the end of it.
`String`	`getString(int index, int length)` Returns a string from the specified absolute `index` in this buffer till the `index`+`length` index.
`String`	`getString(int index, int length, Charset charset)` Returns a string from the specified absolute `index` in this buffer till the `index`+`length` index.
`short`	`getUnsignedByte(int index)` Gets an unsigned byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`long`	`getUnsignedInt(int index)` Gets an unsigned 32-bit integer at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`BigInteger`	`getUnsignedLong(int index)` Gets a unsigned 64-bit long integer at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`int`	`getUnsignedShort(int index)` Gets an unsigned 16-bit short integer at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`boolean`	`isAutoResizable()` Tells if the buffer is auto resizable or not.
`boolean`	`isReadable()` Returns `true` if and only if `(this.writerIndex - this.readerIndex)` is greater than `0`.
`boolean`	`isReadable(int size)` Returns `true` if and only if this buffer contains equal to or more than the specified number of elements.
`boolean`	`isWritable()` Returns `true` if and only if `(this.capacity - this.writerIndex)` is greater than `0`.
`boolean`	`isWritable(int size)` Returns `true` if and only if this buffer has enough room to allow writing the specified number of elements.
`int`	`readableBytes()` Returns the number of readable bytes which is equal to `(this.writerIndex - this.readerIndex)`.
`byte`	`readByte()` Gets a byte at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`byte[]`	`readBytes()` Reads this buffer's data to a newly created byte array starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the readed bytes (= `dst.length`).
`Bytes`	`readBytes(byte[] destination)` Reads this buffer's data to the specified destination starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the readed bytes (= `destination.length`).
`Bytes`	`readBytes(byte[] destination, int offset, int length)` Reads this buffer's data to the specified destination starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the readed bytes (= `length`).
`byte[]`	`readBytes(int length)` Reads this buffer's data to a newly created byte array starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the transferred bytes (= `length`).
`char`	`readChar()` Gets a char at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`double`	`readDouble()` Gets a double at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`int`	`readerIndex()` Returns the `readerIndex` of this buffer.
`Bytes`	`readerIndex(int newIndex)` Sets the `readerIndex` of this buffer.
`float`	`readFloat()` Gets a float at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`int`	`readInt()` Gets a int at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`long`	`readLong()` Gets a long at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`static Bytes`	`readOnly(byte[] bytes)` Wraps a byte array into a new read-only `Bytes` object.
`static Bytes`	`readOnly(ByteBuffer buffer)` Wraps a `ByteBuffer` buffer into a new read-only `Bytes` object.
`static Bytes`	`readOnly(Bytes delegate)` Wraps a `Bytes` into a new read-only `Bytes` object.
`short`	`readShort()` Gets a short at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`String`	`readString()` Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the readed bytes (= `dst.length`).
`String`	`readString(Charset charset)` Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the readed bytes (= `dst.length`).
`String`	`readString(int length)` Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the transferred bytes (= `length`).
`String`	`readString(int length, Charset charset)` Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by the number of the transferred bytes (= `length`).
`short`	`readUnsignedByte()` Gets an unsigned byte at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`long`	`readUnsignedInt()` Gets an unsigned int at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`BigInteger`	`readUnsignedLong()` Gets an unsigned long at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`int`	`readUnsignedShort()` Gets an unsigned short at the current `readerIndex` and increases the `readerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`reset()` Sets the `readerIndex` and `writerIndex` of this buffer to `0`.
`static Bytes`	`resizableArray()` Creates a new `Bytes` instance with a resizable content.
`static Bytes`	`resizableArray(int initialSize)` Creates a new `Bytes` instance with a resizable content.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, byte value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, char value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, double value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, float value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, int value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, long value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set1B(int index, short value)` Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, byte value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, char value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, double value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, float value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, int value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, long value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set2B(int index, short value)` Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, byte value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, char value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, double value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, float value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, int value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, long value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set4B(int index, short value)` Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, byte value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, char value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, double value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, float value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, int value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, long value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`set8B(int index, short value)` Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`setNB(int index, byte[] bytes)` Sets the specified byte array at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`setNB(int index, byte[] bytes, int offset)` Sets the specified byte array at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`setNB(int index, byte[] bytes, int offset, int length)` Sets the specified byte array at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`setNB(int index, String value)` Sets the specified string at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`setNB(int index, String value, Charset charset)` Sets the specified string at the specified absolute `index` in this buffer.
`BytesSliceBuilder`	`slice()` Creates a new `BytesSliceBuilder` instance for making the buffer's slize.
`static Bytes`	`wrap(byte[] bytes)` Wraps a byte array into a new `Bytes` object.
`static Bytes`	`wrap(ByteBuffer buffer)` Wraps a `ByteBuffer` buffer into a new `Bytes` object.
`int`	`writableBytes()` Returns the number of writable bytes which is equal to `(this.capacity - this.writerIndex)`.
`Bytes`	`write1B(byte value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write1B(char value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write1B(double value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write1B(float value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write1B(int value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write1B(long value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write1B(short value)` Sets the specified byte at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `1` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(byte value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(char value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(double value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(float value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(int value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(long value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write2B(short value)` Sets the specified short at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `2` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(byte value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(char value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(double value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(float value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(int value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(long value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write4B(short value)` Sets the specified int at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `4` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(byte value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(char value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(double value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(float value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(int value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(long value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`write8B(short value)` Sets the specified long at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `8` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`writeNB(byte[] bytes)` Sets the specified byte array at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `bytes.length` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`writeNB(byte[] bytes, int offset)` Sets the specified byte array at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `bytes.length`-`offset` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`writeNB(byte[] bytes, int offset, int length)` Sets the specified byte array at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `length` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`writeNB(String value)` Sets the specified string at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `string.length()` in this buffer.
`Bytes`	`writeNB(String value, Charset charset)` Sets the specified string at the current `writerIndex` and increases the `writerIndex` by `string.length()` in this buffer.
`int`	`writerIndex()` Returns the `writerIndex` of this buffer.
`Bytes`	`writerIndex(int newIndex)` Sets the `writerIndex` of this buffer.

- Method Detail
  - wrap
```
static Bytes wrap(byte[] bytes)
```
    Wraps a byte array into a new Bytes object.
    Modifications to this array's content will cause the wrapped buffer's content to be modified, and vice versa.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the value to wrap
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
  - wrap
```
static Bytes wrap(ByteBuffer buffer)
```
    Wraps a ByteBuffer buffer into a new Bytes object.
    Modifications to this buffer's content will cause the wrapped buffer's content to be modified, and vice versa.
    
    Parameters:
    
    buffer - the value to wrap
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
  - copy
```
static Bytes copy(byte[] bytes)
```
    Copies a byte array into a new Bytes object.
    Modifications to this array's content will not cause the wrapped buffer's content to be modified, and vice versa.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the value to copy
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
  - copy
```
static Bytes copy(ByteBuffer buffer)
```
    Copies a ByteBuffer buffer into a new Bytes object.
    Modifications to this buffer's content will not cause the wrapped buffer's content to be modified, and vice versa.
    
    Parameters:
    
    buffer - the value to copy
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
  - allocate
```
static Bytes allocate(int size)
```
    Create a new Bytes instance with a fixed size content.
    
    Parameters:
    
    size - the size of a new buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
  - resizableArray
```
static Bytes resizableArray()
```
    Creates a new Bytes instance with a resizable content.
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
  - resizableArray
```
static Bytes resizableArray(int initialSize)
```
    Creates a new Bytes instance with a resizable content.
    
    Parameters:
    
    initialSize - the initial buffer's size
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes instance
    
    Since:
    
    1.13.0
  - readOnly
```
static Bytes readOnly(byte[] bytes)
```
    Wraps a byte array into a new read-only Bytes object.
    All modifications are forbidden.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the value to wrap
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes read-only instance
    
    Since:
    
    1.18.0
  - readOnly
```
static Bytes readOnly(ByteBuffer buffer)
```
    Wraps a ByteBuffer buffer into a new read-only Bytes object.
    All modifications are forbidden.
    
    Parameters:
    
    buffer - the value to wrap
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes read-only instance
    
    Since:
    
    1.18.0
  - readOnly
```
static Bytes readOnly(Bytes delegate)
```
    Wraps a Bytes into a new read-only Bytes object.
    All modifications are forbidden.
    
    Parameters:
    
    delegate - the value to wrap
    
    Returns:
    
    the new Bytes read-only instance
    
    Since:
    
    1.18.0
  - isAutoResizable
```
boolean isAutoResizable()
```
    Tells if the buffer is auto resizable or not.
    
    Returns:
    
    true if the buffer could be extandable false otherwise
  - writeNB
```
Bytes writeNB(byte[] bytes)
```
    Sets the specified byte array at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by bytes.length in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than bytes.length
  - writeNB
```
Bytes writeNB(byte[] bytes,
              int offset)
```
    Sets the specified byte array at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by bytes.length-offset in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the value to write
    
    offset - the first index of the bytes
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than bytes.length-offset
  - writeNB
```
Bytes writeNB(byte[] bytes,
              int offset,
              int length)
```
    Sets the specified byte array at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by length in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the value to write
    
    offset - the first index of the bytes
    
    length - the number of bytes to read
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than length
  - writeNB
```
Bytes writeNB(String value)
```
    Sets the specified string at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by string.length() in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than bytes.length()
  - writeNB
```
Bytes writeNB(String value,
              Charset charset)
```
    Sets the specified string at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by string.length() in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    charset - the string's charset
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than bytes.length()
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(byte value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(short value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(int value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(long value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(float value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(double value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write1B
```
Bytes write1B(char value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 1
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(byte value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(short value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(int value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(long value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(float value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(double value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write2B
```
Bytes write2B(char value)
```
    Sets the specified short at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 2
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(byte value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(short value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(int value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(long value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(float value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(double value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write4B
```
Bytes write4B(char value)
```
    Sets the specified int at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 4
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(byte value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(short value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(int value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(long value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(float value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(double value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - write8B
```
Bytes write8B(char value)
```
    Sets the specified long at the current writerIndex and increases the writerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    value - the value to write
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.writableBytes is less than 8
  - setNB
```
Bytes setNB(int index,
            byte[] bytes)
```
    Sets the specified byte array at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    bytes - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - setNB
```
Bytes setNB(int index,
            byte[] bytes,
            int offset)
```
    Sets the specified byte array at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    bytes - the value for set
    
    offset - the first index of the value
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - setNB
```
Bytes setNB(int index,
            byte[] bytes,
            int offset,
            int length)
```
    Sets the specified byte array at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    bytes - the value for set
    
    offset - the first index of the value
    
    length - the number of bytes to set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - setNB
```
Bytes setNB(int index,
            String value)
```
    Sets the specified string at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - setNB
```
Bytes setNB(int index,
            String value,
            Charset charset)
```
    Sets the specified string at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    charset - the string's charset
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            byte value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            short value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            int value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            long value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            float value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            double value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set1B
```
Bytes set1B(int index,
            char value)
```
    Sets the specified byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            byte value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            short value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            int value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            long value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            float value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            double value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set2B
```
Bytes set2B(int index,
            char value)
```
    Sets the specified 2 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            byte value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            short value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            int value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            long value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            float value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            double value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set4B
```
Bytes set4B(int index,
            char value)
```
    Sets the specified 4 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            byte value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            short value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            int value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            long value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            float value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            double value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - set8B
```
Bytes set8B(int index,
            char value)
```
    Sets the specified 8 byte value at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index to which the byte will be set
    
    value - the value for set
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - readByte
```
byte readByte()
```
    Gets a byte at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the byte value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 1
  - readUnsignedByte
```
short readUnsignedByte()
```
    Gets an unsigned byte at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 1 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned byte value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 1
  - readShort
```
short readShort()
```
    Gets a short at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the short value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 2
  - readUnsignedShort
```
int readUnsignedShort()
```
    Gets an unsigned short at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned short value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 2
  - readInt
```
int readInt()
```
    Gets a int at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the int value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 4
  - readUnsignedInt
```
long readUnsignedInt()
```
    Gets an unsigned int at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned int value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 4
  - readLong
```
long readLong()
```
    Gets a long at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the long value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 8
  - readUnsignedLong
```
BigInteger readUnsignedLong()
```
    Gets an unsigned long at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned long value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 8
  - readFloat
```
float readFloat()
```
    Gets a float at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 4 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the float value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 4
  - readDouble
```
double readDouble()
```
    Gets a double at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 8 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the double value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 8
  - readChar
```
char readChar()
```
    Gets a char at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by 2 in this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    the char value
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if this.readableBytes is less than 2
  - readBytes
```
byte[] readBytes()
```
    Reads this buffer's data to a newly created byte array starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the readed bytes (= dst.length).
    
    Returns:
    
    the readed byte array
  - readBytes
```
byte[] readBytes(int length)
```
    Reads this buffer's data to a newly created byte array starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the transferred bytes (= length).
    
    Parameters:
    
    length - the number of bytes to transfer
    
    Returns:
    
    the readed byte array
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if length is greater than this.readableBytes
  - readBytes
```
Bytes readBytes(byte[] destination)
```
    Reads this buffer's data to the specified destination starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the readed bytes (= destination.length).
    
    Parameters:
    
    destination - the byte array to read into
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if destination.length is greater than this.readableBytes
  - readBytes
```
Bytes readBytes(byte[] destination,
                int offset,
                int length)
```
    Reads this buffer's data to the specified destination starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the readed bytes (= length).
    
    Parameters:
    
    destination - the byte array to read into
    
    offset - the first index of the destination
    
    length - the number of bytes to read
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified offset is less than 0, if length is greater than this.readableBytes, or if offset + length is greater than destination.length
  - readString
```
String readString()
```
    Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the readed bytes (= dst.length).
    
    Returns:
    
    the readed string
  - readString
```
String readString(Charset charset)
```
    Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the readed bytes (= dst.length).
    
    Parameters:
    
    charset - the string's charset
    
    Returns:
    
    the readed string
  - readString
```
String readString(int length)
```
    Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the transferred bytes (= length).
    
    Parameters:
    
    length - the number of bytes to transfer
    
    Returns:
    
    the readed string
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if length is greater than this.readableBytes
  - readString
```
String readString(int length,
                  Charset charset)
```
    Reads this buffer's data to a string starting at the current readerIndex and increases the readerIndex by the number of the transferred bytes (= length).
    
    Parameters:
    
    length - the number of bytes to transfer
    
    charset - the string's charset
    
    Returns:
    
    the readed string
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if length is greater than this.readableBytes
  - getByte
```
byte getByte(int index)
```
    Gets a byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the byte will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the byte at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - getUnsignedByte
```
short getUnsignedByte(int index)
```
    Gets an unsigned byte at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the unsigned byte will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned byte at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 1 is greater than this.capacity
  - getShort
```
short getShort(int index)
```
    Gets a 16-bit short integer at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the short will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the short at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getUnsignedShort
```
int getUnsignedShort(int index)
```
    Gets an unsigned 16-bit short integer at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the unsigned short will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned short at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getInt
```
int getInt(int index)
```
    Gets a 32-bit integer at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the int will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the int at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - getUnsignedInt
```
long getUnsignedInt(int index)
```
    Gets an unsigned 32-bit integer at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the unsigned int will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned int at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - getLong
```
long getLong(int index)
```
    Gets a 64-bit long integer at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the long will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the long at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - getUnsignedLong
```
BigInteger getUnsignedLong(int index)
```
    Gets a unsigned 64-bit long integer at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the unsigned long will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the unsigned long at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - getFloat
```
float getFloat(int index)
```
    Gets a 32-bit floating point number at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the float will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the float at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 4 is greater than this.capacity
  - getDouble
```
double getDouble(int index)
```
    Gets a 64-bit floating point number at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the double will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the double at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 8 is greater than this.capacity
  - getChar
```
char getChar(int index)
```
    Gets a 2-byte UTF-16 character at the specified absolute index in this buffer. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the char will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the char at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getBytes
```
byte[] getBytes(int index)
```
    Returns a byte array from the specified absolute index in this buffer till the end of it. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the byte array will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the byte array at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getBytes
```
byte[] getBytes(int index,
                int length)
```
    Returns a byte array from the specified absolute index in this buffer till the index+length index. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the byte array will be read
    
    length - the number of bytes to returns
    
    Returns:
    
    the byte array at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getString
```
String getString(int index)
```
    Returns a string from the specified absolute index in this buffer till the end of it. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the string will be read
    
    Returns:
    
    the string at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getString
```
String getString(int index,
                 Charset charset)
```
    Returns a string from the specified absolute index in this buffer till the end of it. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the string will be read
    
    charset - the string's charset
    
    Returns:
    
    the string at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getString
```
String getString(int index,
                 int length)
```
    Returns a string from the specified absolute index in this buffer till the index+length index. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the string will be read
    
    length - the number of bytes to returns
    
    Returns:
    
    the string at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - getString
```
String getString(int index,
                 int length,
                 Charset charset)
```
    Returns a string from the specified absolute index in this buffer till the index+length index. This method does not modify readerIndex or writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    index - the index from which the string will be read
    
    length - the number of bytes to returns
    
    charset - the string's charset
    
    Returns:
    
    the string at the given index
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified index is less than 0 or index + 2 is greater than this.capacity
  - capacity
```
int capacity()
```
    Returns the number of bytes (octets) this buffer can contain.
    
    Returns:
    
    the number of bytes.
  - capacity
```
void capacity(int bytes)
```
    Extends or reduces the buffer's capacity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    bytes - the new buffer's capacity
  - writerIndex
```
int writerIndex()
```
    Returns the writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    writerIndex
  - writerIndex
```
Bytes writerIndex(int newIndex)
```
    Sets the writerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    newIndex - a new index value
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified writerIndex is less than this.readerIndex or greater than this.capacity
  - writableBytes
```
int writableBytes()
```
    Returns the number of writable bytes which is equal to (this.capacity - this.writerIndex).
    
    Returns:
    
    the number of writable bytes
  - isWritable
```
boolean isWritable()
```
    Returns true if and only if (this.capacity - this.writerIndex) is greater than 0.
    
    Returns:
    
    true if it is possible to write more bytes, false otherwise
  - isWritable
```
boolean isWritable(int size)
```
    Returns true if and only if this buffer has enough room to allow writing the specified number of elements.
    
    Parameters:
    
    size - the specified number bytes need to write
    
    Returns:
    
    true if it is possible to write the specified number of bytes, false otherwise
  - readerIndex
```
int readerIndex()
```
    Returns the readerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Returns:
    
    readerIndex
  - readerIndex
```
Bytes readerIndex(int newIndex)
```
    Sets the readerIndex of this buffer.
    
    Parameters:
    
    newIndex - a new index value
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
    
    Throws:
    
    IndexOutOfBoundsException - if the specified readerIndex is less than 0 or greater than this.writerIndex
  - readableBytes
```
int readableBytes()
```
    Returns the number of readable bytes which is equal to (this.writerIndex - this.readerIndex).
    
    Returns:
    
    the number of readable bytes
  - isReadable
```
boolean isReadable()
```
    Returns true if and only if (this.writerIndex - this.readerIndex) is greater than 0.
    
    Returns:
    
    true if it is possible to read more, false otherwise
  - isReadable
```
boolean isReadable(int size)
```
    Returns true if and only if this buffer contains equal to or more than the specified number of elements.
    
    Parameters:
    
    size - the specified number bytes need to read
    
    Returns:
    
    true if it is possible to read the specified number of bytes, false otherwise
  - reset
```
Bytes reset()
```
    Sets the readerIndex and writerIndex of this buffer to 0.
    
    Returns:
    
    this object for chaining calls
  - array
```
byte[] array()
```
    Returns the byte array that backs this buffer.
    Modifications to this buffer's content may cause the returned array's content to be modified, and vice versa.
    
    Returns:
    
    the array that backs this buffer
  - arrayCopy
```
byte[] arrayCopy()
```
    Returns the copy of range the buffer's back byte array from 0 till writeIndex.
    Modifications to this buffer's content may NOT cause the returned array's content to be modified, and vice versa.
    
    Returns:
    
    the copy of the array that backs this buffer
  - slice
```
BytesSliceBuilder slice()
```
    Creates a new BytesSliceBuilder instance for making the buffer's slize.
    
    Returns:
    
    the BytesSliceBuilder instance
    
    Since:
    
    1.18.0

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