The Streams API: Processing Data as it Arrives

Using streams, we can receive a resource from the network or other sources and process it as soon as the first bit arrives. This allows us to immediately work with the resource instead of waiting for it to fully download. What is a stream A common example that demonstrates the benefit of streams is loading a YouTube video. You don’t have to wait for the entire video to load before you can start watching it....

Understanding the ArrayBufferView Object and its Usage

The ArrayBufferView object serves as a subset of the ArrayBuffer, comprising an offset and a specific length. By creating an instance of the ArrayBufferView object, you gain access to three read-only properties: buffer: This property points to the original ArrayBuffer. byteOffset: It represents the offset on the buffer. byteLength: This property reveals the content’s length in bytes. Two examples of ArrayBufferView instances are Typed Arrays and DataViews. These objects play a crucial role in working with binary data and offer efficient ways to manipulate and interpret that data....