bind-operator

1.0.0 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript deprecated

Transpiler that enables the ECMAScript bind operator (::) syntax, allowing functions to be called with a context object using a pipeline-style operator. Version 1.0.0, last updated in 2015. This package is an experimental implementation of a deprecated proposal and is not actively maintained. It transforms :: syntax into .call() or .bind() calls. Compared to alternatives like Babel's plugin, it is standalone and minimal, but lacks updates and broader ecosystem support.

Common errors

error SyntaxError: Unexpected token : ↓

cause The :: operator is not valid JavaScript without transpilation.

fix

Use bind-operator to transpile the code before running, or use a runtime that supports it.

Warnings

deprecated The bind operator syntax is a deprecated ECMAScript proposal and is not part of any standard. ↓

fix Use standard function methods (.call, .bind, .apply) or switch to Babel with @babel/plugin-proposal-bind-operator.

gotcha The package is unmaintained since 2015 and may have compatibility issues with modern Node.js versions. ↓

fix Consider using alternative transpilers like Babel or TypeScript with appropriate plugins.

Install

npm install bind-operator

yarn add bind-operator

pnpm add bind-operator

Imports

bind-operator
wrong
```
import bindOperator from 'bind-operator'
```
correct
```
require('bind-operator')
```
Package is CJS-only; ESM import not supported.

Quickstart

Shows how to use the bind-operator transpiler programmatically to transform a file containing :: syntax.

const bindOperator = require('bind-operator');
const fs = require('fs');
const input = fs.readFileSync('input.js', 'utf8');
const output = bindOperator.compile(input);
fs.writeFileSync('output.js', output, 'utf8');