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@nodelib/fs.scandir

List files and directories inside the specified directory

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What is @nodelib/fs.scandir?

The @nodelib/fs.scandir package is a Node.js library that provides a way to read the contents of a directory with the ability to get detailed information about each entry. It supports both synchronous and asynchronous operations and can handle errors gracefully. It is a low-level package that can be used to build more complex file system utilities.

What are @nodelib/fs.scandir's main functionalities?

Asynchronous directory scanning

This feature allows you to asynchronously scan a directory and obtain an array of entries, each representing a file or directory within the scanned directory.

const { scandir } = require('@nodelib/fs.scandir');

scandir('/path/to/directory', (error, entries) => {
  if (error) {
    console.error(error);
    return;
  }
  entries.forEach((entry) => {
    console.log(entry);
  });
});

Synchronous directory scanning

This feature allows you to synchronously scan a directory and obtain an array of entries, similar to the asynchronous version but blocking the event loop until the operation is complete.

const { scandirSync } = require('@nodelib/fs.scandir');

try {
  const entries = scandirSync('/path/to/directory');
  entries.forEach((entry) => {
    console.log(entry);
  });
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

Stream-based directory scanning

This feature provides a stream interface for directory scanning, allowing you to process entries as they are read, which can be more memory-efficient for large directories.

const { scandirStream } = require('@nodelib/fs.scandir');

const stream = scandirStream('/path/to/directory');
stream.on('data', (entry) => {
  console.log(entry);
});
stream.on('error', (error) => {
  console.error(error);
});
stream.on('end', () => {
  console.log('Scanning is complete.');
});

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