The map-or-similar npm package provides a simple and flexible way to create and manage map-like collections. It allows for the easy manipulation of key-value pairs with a focus on providing a consistent interface that works similarly to the native JavaScript Map object, but with additional utilities and fallbacks for environments where Map is not available or desired.

What are map-or-similar's main functionalities?

Creating a new map

This feature allows users to create a new map-like collection. The collection can store key-value pairs, similar to the native JavaScript Map.

const MapOrSimilar = require('map-or-similar');
const myMap = new MapOrSimilar();

Setting and getting values

Users can set key-value pairs in the collection and retrieve values by their keys. This functionality mimics that of the JavaScript Map, providing a familiar interface for managing collections.

myMap.set('key', 'value');
const value = myMap.get('key');

Checking for key existence

This feature allows users to check whether a specific key exists in the collection. It's useful for conditionally adding or modifying data based on the presence of keys.

const hasKey = myMap.has('key');

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Map Or Similar

Returns a JavaScript Map() or a similar object with the same interface, if Map is not available. Focuses on performance. No dependencies. Made for the browser and nodejs.

Install

npm install map-or-similar --save

Use

var MapOrSimilar = require('map-or-similar');

// make a new map or similar object
var myMap = new MapOrSimilar();

// use it like a map
myMap.set('key1', 'value1');
myMap.set({ val: 'complex object as key' }, 'value2');

The following methods and properties are supported identically to Map():

set(key, val)     : Sets a value to a key. Key can be a complex object, array, etc.
get(key)          : Returns the value of a key.
has(key)          : Returns true if the key exists, otherwise false.
delete(key)       : Deletes a key and its value.
forEach(callback) : Invokes callback(val, key, object) once for each key-value pair in insertion order.
size              : Returns the number of keys-value pairs.

Does not support other Map methods or properties.

Test

npm run test

License

Released under an MIT license.

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Last updated on 20 Jan 2017

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