uint8arrays/src/alloc.ts

Utility functions to make dealing with Uint8Arrays easier

/**
 * Returns a `Uint8Array` of the requested size. Referenced memory will
 * be initialized to 0.
 */
export function alloc (size: number = 0): Uint8Array {
  return new Uint8Array(size)
}

/**
 * Where possible returns a Uint8Array of the requested size that references
 * uninitialized memory. Only use if you are certain you will immediately
 * overwrite every value in the returned `Uint8Array`.
 */
export function allocUnsafe (size: number = 0): Uint8Array {
  return new Uint8Array(size)
}