The util module in Node.js provides utility functions that are commonly used in JavaScript applications. It offers a collection of functions for working with objects, functions, errors, and other core JavaScript features.
Some common functionalities provided by the util module include:
- Promisification: The util.promisify() function is used to convert callback-based functions into Promise-based functions. This simplifies asynchronous programming in Node.js by allowing developers to use Promises instead of traditional callbacks.
- Inheritance: The util.inherits() function is used to implement inheritance between JavaScript constructor functions. It sets up the prototype chain so that instances of one constructor function can inherit properties and methods from another constructor function.
- Debugging: The util.debuglog() function is used to create debug logging functions that conditionally write debug messages to the console based on the presence of the NODE_DEBUG environment variable.
- Formatting: The util.format() function is used to format strings with placeholder values, similar to printf() in C or console.log() in JavaScript. It supports string interpolation, format specifiers, and other formatting options.
- Inspecting Objects: The util.inspect() function is used to inspect and format JavaScript objects for debugging purposes. It provides options for customizing the output format, depth of object traversal, and other inspection parameters.
The util module in Node.js serves as a toolkit for common utility functions and functionalities that streamline development tasks, improve code readability, and enhance debugging capabilities.
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