process-nextick-args

What is process-nextick-args?

The process-nextick-args package is a Node.js module that provides a shim for the `process.nextTick()` function, ensuring that arguments passed to the callback are handled correctly. It is particularly useful for maintaining compatibility with older versions of Node.js where the `process.nextTick()` function did not handle additional arguments properly.

What are process-nextick-args's main functionalities?

Shimming process.nextTick

This package allows you to use `process.nextTick()` in a way that ensures additional arguments are passed to the callback function. This is useful when you want to ensure your code works consistently across different Node.js versions.

process.nextTick(callback, arg1, arg2, arg3);

Other packages similar to process-nextick-args

setimmediate

The setimmediate package provides a cross-browser implementation of the `setImmediate()` function, which is similar to `process.nextTick()` but with broader support in browsers. It does not mimic the Node.js environment as closely as process-nextick-args does.

immediate

Immediate is another package that offers a similar functionality to `setImmediate()` and can be used as a polyfill in environments where `setImmediate()` is not available. It is not as focused on Node.js environments as process-nextick-args.

async

Async is a utility module which provides straight-forward, powerful functions for working with asynchronous JavaScript. Although it's not a direct shim for `process.nextTick()`, it offers functions like `async.nextTick()` which can be used for deferring execution similar to `process.nextTick()`.

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process-nextick-args

npm install --save process-nextick-args

Always be able to pass arguments to process.nextTick, no matter the platform

var pna = require('process-nextick-args');

pna.nextTick(function (a, b, c) {
  console.log(a, b, c);
}, 'step', 3,  'profit');