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# read(_:)

Reads the current contents of the buffer resource synchronously on the CPU.

```
final func read<R, E>(_ body: (RawSpan) throws(E) -> R) throws(E) -> R where E : Error, R : ~Copyable
```

## Parameters

`body`

A closure that receives a read-only span over the buffer’s bytes.

## Discussion

You pass a closure that receives a read-only span representing the contents of the buffer resource.
This span is valid only for the duration of the closure.

> Throws: Any error thrown by `body`.

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