ITSA Utilities

Common errors

• TypeError: itsaUtils.someFunction is not a function

  cause The specific utility function you are trying to call may not exist, or the package might structure its exports differently than expected (e.g., requiring a sub-module instead of accessing a property on the main export).
  fix Consult any available documentation for the exact API of `itsa-utils` functions. If documentation is unavailable, inspect the `itsaUtils` object after requiring it (e.g., `console.log(Object.keys(itsaUtils));`) to discover available methods.

• Error [ERR_REQUIRE_ESM]: require() of ES Module ... not supported. Instead change the require of ... to a dynamic import()

  cause This error indicates that you are attempting to `require()` an ES Module in a context where it's not supported, or more likely, you are trying to use `itsa-utils` (a CJS module) in a modern ESM-only context.
  fix Ensure your project is configured for CommonJS compatibility if you intend to use this package. For new projects, it's recommended to choose a modern, actively maintained utility library that supports ESM.

Warnings

• breaking The itsa-utils package appears to be abandoned. Its last publication was over 8 years ago (as of 2026), meaning it receives no new features, bug fixes, or security updates. This poses significant risks for new projects or ongoing maintenance.
  Fix: Strongly consider migrating to an actively maintained and modern utility library (e.g., Lodash, Ramda, or native browser/Node.js APIs) to ensure security, performance, and compatibility with current JavaScript standards.
• gotcha This package is CommonJS-only. Attempting to use ES module `import` syntax will result in errors in most modern Node.js environments without specific configuration, and it is not designed for direct browser ES module usage.
  Fix: Always use `require()` for importing this package in Node.js. For browser usage, ensure it's bundled correctly for CommonJS compatibility or included via a script tag if part of the larger `itsa` build.

Install

• npm install itsa-utils npm
• yarn add itsa-utils yarn
• pnpm add itsa-utils pnpm

Imports

• itsa-utils
  wrong:

  import * as utils from 'itsa-utils';
  import { isString } from 'itsa-utils';

  correct:

  const utils = require('itsa-utils');

  This package is CommonJS-only. Individual utility functions are typically accessed as properties of the main exported object, e.g., `utils.isString()`.

Quickstart

Demonstrates how to import itsa-utils using CommonJS and provides illustrative examples of common utility function usage like type checking, object cloning, and array conversion.

const itsaUtils = require('itsa-utils');

// Illustrative usage of some common utility patterns.
// (Specific function names are illustrative as API details are not readily available)

const myString = 'hello world';
const myNumber = 123;
const myObject = { a: 1, b: { c: 2 } };

// Example 1: Type checking (illustrative function)
if (itsaUtils.isString && itsaUtils.isString(myString)) {
  console.log(`'${myString}' is a string.`);
}

// Example 2: Object manipulation (illustrative function)
const clonedObject = itsaUtils.deepClone ? itsaUtils.deepClone(myObject) : { ...myObject };
console.log('Cloned object:', clonedObject);

// Example 3: Array utility (illustrative function)
const ensureArray = itsaUtils.toArray || ((val) => Array.isArray(val) ? val : [val]);
const arr1 = ensureArray(myNumber);
const arr2 = ensureArray([1, 2, 3]);
console.log('Ensured array 1:', arr1);
console.log('Ensured array 2:', arr2);

console.log('ITSA Utilities loaded successfully.');