Node.js Buffer.from() Method
Example
Creates a new buffer filled with the letters 'abc':
var buf = Buffer.from('abc');
console.log(buf);
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Definition and Usage
The Buffer.from() method creates a new buffer filled with the specified string, array, or buffer.
Syntax
Buffer.from(obj, encoding);
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| obj | Required. An object to fill the buffer with. Legal object types: String Array Buffer arrayBuffer |
| encoding | Optional. If the object is a string, this parameter is used to specify its encoding. Default "utf8" |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A buffer object |
|---|---|
| Node.js Version: | 5.10.0 |
