I'm learning nodejs(and I like it!). I tried to figure out how to have shorter alias for console.log and I found out that I can use var cout=console.log and use cout('[string]') from then on. Then when I wanted to use process.stdout.write and I tried to make a short alias for it too, using var out=process.stdout.write. But when I use out('[string]'), I get the error shown in the image below.
What is wrong here?
How can I correctly create a short alias for process.stdout.write?
Thanks
massivefermion 3 Junior Poster
rproffitt 2,662 "Nothing to see here." Moderator
Checkout the replies at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/43362222/nodejs-shore-alias-for-process-stdout-write
Bhavika_1 0 Newbie Poster
In Node.js, process.stdout.write is commonly used to write data directly to the standard output. If you're looking for a shorter alias to make your code cleaner or more concise, you can create a custom alias in your code.
Here's how you can define a shorter alias for process.stdout.write:
const write = process.stdout.write.bind(process.stdout);
// Now you can use write as a shorter alias
write('Hello, world!\n');
Example:
write is a constant that holds a reference to the process.stdout.write function. By using bind, we ensure that write behaves just like process.stdout.write, preserving the context (this) of process.stdout.
This approach is useful for making your code more readable and concise, especially if you call process.stdout.write frequently.
Remember, while using such aliases can simplify your code, it's important to ensure that it remains clear and understandable to others (or even yourself in the future). Aliases can be a great tool, but they should be used thoughtfully to avoid confusion.
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