assert-plus
npmv1.0.0Extra assertions on top of node's assert module
Not recommended for new projects
No — assert-plus should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3829 days ago.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.
Last published 3829 days ago.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 2 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Compatibility
- Node.js
- node >=0.8
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
Quick start
A usage example from the assert-plus README.
var assert = require('assert-plus');
function fooAccount(options, callback) {
assert.object(options, 'options');
assert.number(options.id, 'options.id');
assert.bool(options.isManager, 'options.isManager');
assert.string(options.name, 'options.name');
assert.arrayOfString(options.email, 'options.email');
assert.func(callback, 'callback');
// Do stuff
callback(null, {});
}Dependencies
Declared by assert-plus v1.0.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Dev (2)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on assert-plus.
Relationship graph
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Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 80 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0latest | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.2.0 | 10 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.1.5 | 12 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.1.4 | 13 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.1.3 | 13 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.1.2 | 14 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.1.1 | 14 years ago | — | MIT |
| 0.1.0 | 14 years ago | — | MIT |
Overview
assert-plus is an npm package that extra assertions on top of node's assert module. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 1.0.0, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need extra assertions on top of node's assert module and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Lean dependency tree (2 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use assert-plus?
No — assert-plus should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 3829 days ago.
How do I install assert-plus?
Run `npm install assert-plus` to add assert-plus to your npm project.
What license is assert-plus released under?
assert-plus is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is assert-plus?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on assert-plus.
Is assert-plus still maintained?
The most recent release of assert-plus (v1.0.0) was published 10 years ago.
Does assert-plus run install scripts?
No. assert-plus does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.