Question 1

How does lazy evaluation work in FxTS?

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FxTS implements lazy evaluation by returning iterables that delay computation until values are consumed, using functions like map and filter. This reduces memory usage for large datasets, as explained in the lazy evaluation guide on the documentation site.

Question 2

Is FxTS better than Ramda for TypeScript projects?

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FxTS offers superior native TypeScript support with stronger type inference compared to Ramda, which often requires additional type definitions. However, Ramda has a larger ecosystem with more utility functions, so choose based on your priority for type safety versus function breadth.

Question 3

How to handle errors in FxTS concurrent operations?

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Error handling in concurrent operations can be managed using standard try-catch blocks or by leveraging FxTS's built-in error propagation in async functions. The documentation likely provides specific patterns, but you may need to implement custom error handling for complex workflows.

Question 4

Can I use FxTS with async/await syntax?

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Yes, FxTS fully supports async/await through its toAsync and concurrent functions, enabling seamless integration of asynchronous code with functional composition, as demonstrated in the concurrent usage example with fetch operations.

Question 5

What are the performance benefits of using FxTS?

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FxTS improves performance via lazy evaluation to reduce memory usage for large datasets and concurrent handling to speed up async tasks. The README example shows concurrency cutting processing time from 4 seconds to 2 seconds for parallel API calls.

Question 6

How to install FxTS in a Node.js project?

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Install FxTS via npm using `npm install @fxts/core`, as specified in the installation section. Then, import functions like pipe or fx from the package to start using them in your code, similar to the usage examples provided.

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