Hyper-terminalWhat is pkg?
This command line interface enables you to package your Node.js project into an executable that can be run even on devices without Node.js installed.
pkg is a tool in the Frameworks category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Make a commercial version of your application without sourcesMake a demo/evaluation/trial version of your app without sourcesInstantly make executables for other platforms (cross-compilation)Make some kind of self-extracting archive or installerNo need to install Node.js and npm to run the packaged applicationNo need to download hundreds of files via npm install to deploy your application. Deploy it as a single filePut your assets inside the executable to make it even more portableTest your app against new Node.js version without installing it
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pkg Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to pkg?
Modernizr
It’s a collection of superfast tests or detects as we like to call them which run as your web page loads, then you can use the results to tailor the experience to the user. It tells you what HTML, CSS and JavaScript features the user’s browser has to offer.
Lodash
A JavaScript utility library delivering consistency, modularity, performance, & extras. It provides utility functions for common programming tasks using the functional programming paradigm.
Moment.js
A javascript date library for parsing, validating, manipulating, and formatting dates.
axios
It is a Javascript library used to make http requests from node.js or XMLHttpRequests from the browser and it supports the Promise API that is native to JS ES6.
