Node.js Utility Functions

The `utility` package provides a diverse collection of JavaScript and TypeScript utilities primarily designed for Node.js environments. It includes functions for common tasks such as hashing (MD5, SHA1, SHA256, HMAC), various encoding/decoding operations (Base64, URL encoding, HTML escaping), date formatting, string manipulation, and other miscellaneous helpers like `randomString` and `getParamNames`. The current stable version is 2.5.0, with frequent releases, typically monthly or bi-monthly, indicating active maintenance and feature development. Key differentiators include its focus on performance, direct TypeScript support, and a comprehensive set of functions that cover a wide range of backend needs, making it a reliable general-purpose toolkit for Node.js applications.