Bn.js: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v5.2.1(almost 2 years ago)

This package was last published over a year ago. It may not be actively maintained.Types definitions are provided via a separate npm package: @types/bn.jsNumber of direct dependencies: 0Monthly npm downloads

Bn.js is a high-performance JavaScript library for arbitrary-precision integer arithmetic. It is commonly used in cryptographic algorithms, big number calculations, and other scenarios where precision and performance are crucial. Bn.js provides a wide range of mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, and modular arithmetic on large integers.

Compared to native JavaScript number handling, Bn.js offers precise calculations without losing accuracy due to JavaScript's limitations with large numbers. It is actively maintained and optimized for performance, making it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise integer arithmetic.

Alternatives:
big.js+
bignumber.js+
decimal.js+
mathjs+
bigint-buffer+
big-integer+
numbro+
ethers+
web3-utils+

Tags: javascriptarbitrary-precisioninteger-arithmeticcryptographic-algorithmsperformance