is-iterable

What is is-iterable?

The is-iterable npm package is a utility that allows you to check if a given value is iterable. This can be useful in various scenarios where you need to ensure that a value can be iterated over, such as in loops or when using spread operators.

What are is-iterable's main functionalities?

Check if a value is iterable

This feature allows you to check if a given value is iterable. The code sample demonstrates checking various types of values, including arrays, strings, numbers, and objects.

const isIterable = require('is-iterable');

console.log(isIterable([1, 2, 3])); // true
console.log(isIterable('hello')); // true
console.log(isIterable(123)); // false
console.log(isIterable({})); // false

Other packages similar to is-iterable

isarray

The isarray package is a simple utility to check if a value is an array. While it is more specific than is-iterable, it can be useful if you only need to check for arrays. Unlike is-iterable, it does not check for other iterable types like strings.

lodash.isarray

The lodash.isarray package is part of the Lodash library and provides a method to check if a value is an array. It is similar to isarray but is part of the larger Lodash utility library, which offers a wide range of other utility functions. It does not check for other iterable types.

core-js

The core-js package is a polyfill that includes a wide range of ECMAScript features, including checks for iterable types. It is more comprehensive than is-iterable and includes many other polyfills for modern JavaScript features.

README

is-iterable

Checks if a given object is iterable.

Install

$ npm install --save is-iterable

Usage

var isIterable = require('is-iterable');

isIterable([]); // true
isIterable({}); // false

License

MIT © Hemanth.HM