What is @types/bn.js?
@types/bn.js provides TypeScript type definitions for the bn.js library, which is a big number library for arbitrary-precision arithmetic. It is commonly used in cryptographic applications and blockchain development.
What are @types/bn.js's main functionalities?
Basic Arithmetic Operations
This feature allows you to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on big numbers.
const BN = require('bn.js');
const a = new BN(123);
const b = new BN(456);
const sum = a.add(b);
console.log(sum.toString()); // '579'
Modular Arithmetic
This feature allows you to perform modular arithmetic operations, which are essential in cryptographic algorithms.
const BN = require('bn.js');
const a = new BN(10);
const b = new BN(3);
const mod = a.mod(b);
console.log(mod.toString()); // '1'
Bitwise Operations
This feature allows you to perform bitwise operations such as AND, OR, XOR, and NOT on big numbers.
const BN = require('bn.js');
const a = new BN('1010', 2); // binary
const b = new BN('1100', 2); // binary
const and = a.and(b);
console.log(and.toString(2)); // '1000'
Number Conversion
This feature allows you to convert numbers between different bases, such as binary, hexadecimal, and decimal.
const BN = require('bn.js');
const a = new BN('ff', 16); // hexadecimal
console.log(a.toString(10)); // '255'
Other packages similar to @types/bn.js
big.js
big.js is a small, fast, and lightweight library for arbitrary-precision decimal arithmetic. It is less feature-rich compared to bn.js but is suitable for applications that require high precision with smaller numbers.
decimal.js
decimal.js is a library for arbitrary-precision decimal arithmetic. It offers a wide range of mathematical functions and is more feature-rich compared to big.js, making it a good alternative to bn.js for applications requiring decimal arithmetic.
bignumber.js
bignumber.js is a library for arbitrary-precision decimal and non-decimal arithmetic. It is similar to bn.js but focuses more on decimal arithmetic, making it suitable for financial calculations.