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# Learning About int64-node
Welcome to the int64-node project! This document will guide you through the basics of the project, its purpose, and how to use it effectively.
## Table of Contents
- [What is int64-node?](#what-is-int64-node)
- [Why Use int64-node?](#why-use-int64-node)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Usage Examples](#usage-examples)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [Additional Resources](#additional-resources)
## What is int64-node?
**int64-node** is a JavaScript library that provides support for handling 64-bit integer numbers in Node.js. JavaScript's native Numbers are represented as IEEE 754 double-precision floats, which have limited precision for values beyond ±2^53. This library aims to provide a performant and Number-like class for carrying and manipulating 64-bit integer values.
## Why Use int64-node?
JavaScript's native Number type has limitations when it comes to accurately representing 64-bit integers. int64-node offers the following benefits:
- **Precise 64-bit Integers:** int64-node allows you to work with 64-bit integers with full precision, avoiding loss of accuracy for large numbers.
- **Ease of Use:** Int64 instances in int64-node look and feel like JavaScript Numbers, making it easy to integrate into your projects.
- **Compatibility:** int64-node is designed to work seamlessly with Node.js applications, making it a suitable choice for server-side projects.
## Getting Started
To get started with int64-node, you can install it via npm:
```bash
npm install int64-nodeOnce installed, you can create Int64 instances and perform various operations with them.
Here are some basic usage examples to help you get started with int64-node:
// Require the int64-node module
const Int64 = require('int64-node');
// Create Int64 instances
const int1 = new Int64(0x12345678, 0x9abcdef0);
const int2 = new Int64('123456789abcdef0');
// Perform arithmetic operations
const result1 = int1 + 1; // 4886718346
const result2 = int2 + 1; // Infinity
// Convert to different representations
const octetString1 = int1.toOctetString(); // '0000000123456789'
const binaryString1 = int1.toString(2); // '100100011010001010110011110001001'We welcome contributions from the community to help improve int64-node. If you're interested in contributing, please read our Contributing Guidelines for more information.
For more information and updates about int64-node, you can visit the official GitHub repository:
Thank you for your interest in int64-node, and happy coding !