About arraybuffer.prototype.slice
The npm package "arraybuffer.prototype.slice" provides a robust solution for developers needing an ECMAScript spec-compliant shim for `ArrayBuffer.prototype.slice`. This functionality is crucial for manipulating array buffers effectively, allowing sections of an ArrayBuffer to be sliced without altering the original data. This capability is particularly important in applications dealing with binary data, such as audio processing, graphics, or any other computation-heavy tasks that require handling large binary datasets efficiently. By ensuring compliance with the latest ECMAScript specification, the package guarantees compatibility and reliability, enhancing the development of web applications and server-side technologies that depend on binary data manipulation.
To incorporate this functionality into your project, the process is straightforward with the command `npm install arraybuffer.prototype.slice`. This command easily integrates the package into your node environment, setting the stage for enhanced ArrayBuffer manipulation. Once installed, developers can leverage the `slice` method to create new ArrayBuffer objects that represent a section of the original buffer, with the original data remaining intact. This method is not only efficient but also adheres to the principles of immutability in functional programming, making your application code cleaner, more reliable, and easier to debug.
Using "arraybuffer.prototype.slice" significantly optimizes the handling of ArrayBuffer objects in JavaScript, providing developers with a powerful tool to enhance performance and data integrity. The ability to slice array buffers precisely and efficiently without affecting the original data source is invaluable in maintaining the integrity and performance of applications. Moreover, the package's compliance with the ECMAScript specification ensures that it remains a dependable and future-proof choice for developers looking to implement advanced binary data handling capabilities in their applications.
Dependencies
Core dependencies of this npm package and its dev dependencies.
array-buffer-byte-length, call-bind, define-properties, es-abstract, es-errors, get-intrinsic, is-array-buffer, is-shared-array-buffer, @es-shims/api, @ljharb/eslint-config, aud, auto-changelog, covert, eclint, es-value-fixtures, eslint, evalmd, for-each, functions-have-names, has-strict-mode, in-publish, npmignore, nyc, object-inspect, safe-publish-latest, tape
Documentation
A README file for the arraybuffer.prototype.slice code repository. View Code
ArrayBuffer.prototype.slice 
An ES spec-compliant ArrayBuffer.prototype.slice shim. Invoke its "shim" method to shim ArrayBuffer.prototype.slice if it is unavailable.
This package implements the es-shim API interface. It works in an ES5-supported environment and complies with the spec.
Most common usage:
var assert = require('assert');
var slice = require('arraybuffer.prototype.slice');
var ab = new ArrayBuffer(1);
var arr = new Uint8Array(ab);
arr[0] = 123;
var ab2 = slice(ab);
var arr2 = new Uint8Array(ab2);
arr2[0] = 234;
assert.deepEqual(arr, new Uint8Array([123]));
assert.deepEqual(arr2, new Uint8Array([234]));
if (!ArrayBuffer.prototype.transfer) {
slice.shim();
}
var ab2 = ab.slice();
var arr2 = new Uint8Array(ab2);
arr2[0] = 234;
assert.deepEqual(arr, new Uint8Array([123]));
assert.deepEqual(arr2, new Uint8Array([234]));
Tests
Simply clone the repo, npm install, and run npm test