web3-utils

web3-utils

This is a sub-package of web3.js.

web3-utils This contains useful utility functions for Dapp developers.

Installation

You can install the package either using NPM or using Yarn

Using NPM

npm install web3-utils

Using Yarn

yarn add web3-utils

Usage

const Web3Utils = require('web3-utils');
console.log(Web3Utils);
{
    sha3: function(){},
    soliditySha3: function(){},
    isAddress: function(){},
    ...
}

Getting Started

• :writing_hand: If you have questions submit an issue or join us on Discord

Prerequisites

• :gear: NodeJS (LTS/Fermium)
• :toolbox: Yarn/Lerna

Package.json Scripts

Script	Description
clean	Uses rimraf to remove dist/
build	Uses tsc to build package and dependent packages
lint	Uses eslint to lint package
lint:fix	Uses eslint to check and fix any warnings
format	Uses prettier to format the code
test	Uses jest to run unit tests
test:integration	Uses jest to run tests under /test/integration
test:unit	Uses jest to run tests under /test/unit

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ethereumjs-util

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bignumber.js

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