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title: "@push.rocks/smartbuffer"
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# @push.rocks/smartbuffer
A module for handling ArrayBufferLike structures, including conversion and validation utilities.

## Install

To add this module to your project, run:

```sh
npm install @push.rocks/smartbuffer
```

Or, if you prefer using `yarn`:

```sh
yarn add @push.rocks/smartbuffer
```

This module is essential for handling binary data in applications that require manipulation, conversion, or validation of ArrayBufferLike structures in a TypeScript environment.

## Usage

This guide assumes familiarity with TypeScript and ECMAScript modules (ESM). We will cover practical uses of `@push.rocks/smartbuffer`, including converting between ArrayBuffer and Base64, validating buffer-like objects, and leveraging Uint8Array extras.

### Getting Started

First, ensure your environment supports TypeScript and ESM. Your `tsconfig.json` should have `module` set to `ESNext` or `CommonJS`, and `target` to at least `ES2015`.

Import the module functions:

```typescript
import {
  uInt8ArrayExtras,
  uInt8ArrayToBase64,
  base64ToUint8Array,
  isBufferLike
} from '@push.rocks/smartbuffer';
```

The above imports bring conversion and validation utilities into your project.

### Converting between Base64 and ArrayBuffer

Converting data to and from Base64 is crucial for handling binary data in text-based formats like JSON.

#### ArrayBuffer to Base64

To convert an `Uint8Array` to a Base64 string:

```typescript
const arrayBuffer = new Uint8Array([0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]).buffer;
const base64String = uInt8ArrayToBase64(new Uint8Array(arrayBuffer));
console.log(base64String); // Logs the Base64 representation
```

#### Base64 to ArrayBuffer

To convert a Base64 string back to a `Uint8Array` (and thus `ArrayBuffer`):

```typescript
const base64String = "AAECAwQF"; // Base64 for [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
const arrayBuffer = base64ToUint8Array(base64String);
console.log(arrayBuffer); // Logs the equivalent Uint8Array
```

### Validating Buffer-like Objects

With diverse environments (web, Node.js), ensuring your data is in the correct format becomes key.

```typescript
const arrayBuffer = new ArrayBuffer(8);
const notBuffer = {};
console.log(isBufferLike(arrayBuffer)); // true
console.log(isBufferLike(notBuffer)); // false
```

### Advanced Usage with `uint8array-extras`

The `uInt8ArrayExtras` export provides access to more nuanced operations on `Uint8Array` objects, including efficient data manipulation and additional conversion utilities.

```typescript
// Example using uInt8ArrayExtras for direct manipulation
const myUint8Array = new Uint8Array([10, 20, 30, 40, 50]);
// Perform an operation directly from uInt8ArrayExtras
console.log(uInt8ArrayExtras.someUtilityMethod(myUint8Array));
``` 

### Practical Application Scenario

Imagine a scenario where your application receives image data as Base64 strings from an API. You need to convert this data into `Blob` objects for display within a web application:

```typescript
async function base64ToImageBlob(base64Data: string): Promise<Blob> {
  const arrayBuffer = base64ToUint8Array(base64Data);
  return new Blob([arrayBuffer], { type: 'image/jpeg' });
}

const imageBase64 = "/* Base64 data */";
const imageBlob = await base64ToImageBlob(imageBase64);
const imageUrl = URL.createObjectURL(imageBlob);
document.getElementById('myImage').src = imageUrl;
```

This approach shows how `@push.rocks/smartbuffer` can be integral in handling binary data within modern web applications, from conversion to practical rendering.

### Conclusion

`@push.rocks/smartbuffer` offers a comprehensive toolkit for working with ArrayBufferLike structures in TypeScript. From basic conversions to complex data validations and manipulations, it simplifies interactions with binary data across different environments.

Developers are encouraged to explore the full range of functions and utilities provided by this module to enhance their applications' data processing capabilities.

(Note: The detailed examples and application scenarios in this document are based on hypothetical implementations to illustrate the module's potential uses. Given the advanced nature of working with binary data, developers are advised to consider performance implications and test their implementations thoroughly.)

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By thoroughly integrating `@push.rocks/smartbuffer` into your TypeScript projects, you maximize efficiency and reliability when dealing with binary data, ensuring robust, maintainable, and scalable applications.

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