kill-sync: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v1.0.3(6 months ago)

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The 'kill-sync' npm package is a simple utility that allows developers to terminate child processes synchronously in Node.js applications. It provides an easy-to-use API for killing child processes and ensuring proper cleanup in synchronous code execution. This package is particularly useful for scenarios where synchronous process termination is required without blocking the main thread.

Compared to alternative solutions like 'tree-kill' or 'execa', 'kill-sync' offers a straightforward and synchronous approach to terminating child processes, making it a convenient choice for developers looking for a lightweight and efficient solution.

Alternatives:
execa+
cross-spawn+
shelljs+
child_process+
tree-kill+
why-is-node-running+
concurrently+
nodemon+
pm2+
forever+

Tags: node.jschild-processessynchronousterminationutility