unique-number
Generate a unique number.
Basically, a simple iterator/counter. Optionally, use timestamps.
After many generations—typically when your operations are complete—it'd be a good idea to run reset()
to avoid going beyond Number.MAX_SAFE_INTEGER
.
var UniqueNumber = ; var uniqueNumber = ; console; //-> 0console; //-> 1 uniqueNumber; console; //-> 0
Timestamps:
var uniqueNumber = true; console; //-> 1430000000000console; //-> 1430000000001console; //-> 1430000000002 uniqueNumber; console; //-> 1430000000000 ;
Shortcut syntax:
var uniqueNumber = ;
When using timestamps, the value is simply iterated when multiple requests are made per millisecond.
Notice
This library does not attempt to go beyond its simple design. If you need something more elaborate, check out cuid, puid or shortid.