is-bigint

What is is-bigint?

The is-bigint npm package provides a simple and straightforward way to check if a given value is a BigInt. It is particularly useful in applications where distinguishing between BigInt and other numeric types is necessary for correct operation or data handling.

What are is-bigint's main functionalities?

Check if a value is a BigInt

This feature allows you to verify whether a given value is of the BigInt type. It's useful for type checking in applications that need to handle large integers safely.

const isBigInt = require('is-bigint');

console.log(isBigInt(10n)); // true
console.log(isBigInt(10)); // false

Other packages similar to is-bigint

is

The 'is' package offers a comprehensive set of type check utilities, including a method to check for BigInts. It covers a broader range of types compared to is-bigint, making it suitable for applications requiring extensive type validations.

type-check

Type-check provides detailed type checking capabilities, including support for BigInt. It allows for more complex type checks and validations, making it a good choice for applications with intricate data validation needs.

README

is-bigint

Is this an ES BigInt value?

Example

var isBigInt = require('is-bigint');
assert(!isBigInt(function () {}));
assert(!isBigInt(null));
assert(!isBigInt(function* () { yield 42; return Infinity; });
assert(!isBigInt(Symbol('foo')));

assert(isBigInt(1n));
assert(isBigInt(Object(1n)));

Tests

Simply clone the repo, npm install, and run npm test