Node.js buffer fill() Method
Example
Fill the buffer with the letter 'a':
var buf = Buffer.alloc(15);
buf.fill('a');
console.log(buf);
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Definition and Usage
The fill() method fills a buffer with the specified value.
You can fill the whole buffer or parts of the buffer, using the start and end parameters.
Syntax
buffer.fill(value, start, end, encoding);
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. A buffer to compare with |
| start | Optional. Where to start the filling. Default 0 |
| end | Optional. Where to end the filling. Default at the end of the buffer |
| encoding | Optional. The encoding of the value. Default "utf8" |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The buffer object, with the new fillings. |
|---|---|
| Node.js Version: | 0.5.0 |
More Examples
Example
Fill parts of the buffer with the letter 'a':
var buf = Buffer.alloc(15);
buf.fill('a', 5, 10);
console.log(buf);
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