He

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A robust HTML entity encoder/decoder written in JavaScript.

Overview

He is an impressive HTML entity encoder and decoder built in JavaScript that stands out for its robustness and versatility. Designed to handle various edge cases, including ambiguous ampersands, and supporting all standardized named character references, it operates just like a browser. Additionally, it successfully manages astral Unicode symbols, making it a reliable choice for developers needing to encode or decode sensitive HTML content. The extensive test suite that accompanies this library assures users of its dependability and accuracy.

The installation process for he is straightforward, with compatibility across various platforms such as Node.js, browsers, and AMD loaders, making it accessible to many developers. Its sophisticated yet user-friendly API empowers users to customize their encoding and decoding processes with various options.

Features

  • Unicode Support: Effectively handles astral Unicode symbols, unlike many other JavaScript solutions.

  • Extensive Test Suite: Comes with a comprehensive array of tests to ensure reliable functionality and correctness.

  • Easy Installation: Can be easily installed via npm, Bower, and direct script inclusion in browsers.

  • Customizable Encoding Options: Offers extensive options such as useNamedReferences, decimal, and encodeEverything to tweak the encoding process per needs.

  • Strict Mode: The strict option throws exceptions for invalid code points ensuring that the returned output is always valid HTML.

  • Compatibility: Supports various platforms including Node.js, io.js, Narwhal, and RingoJS, along with browsers.

  • User-Friendly API: Simplifies the process of encoding and decoding with intuitive function calls.

  • Error Handling: Provides flexibility in error handling with a strict option that emphasizes code validity.

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