Publish Counts

Overview

Publish-counts is an innovative package designed for real-time document counting in Meteor applications. It focuses on efficiently managing a small number of documents, typically around 100, ensuring optimal performance without overwhelming your server’s CPU resources. Ideal for applications that require quick and reactive count functionalities, this package simplifies the integration of document counts within the Meteor framework while maintaining responsiveness.

With version 1.x being compatible only with Meteor 3.0 and higher, users can seamlessly incorporate this tool into modern projects. The design is user-friendly, allowing developers to implement the counting mechanism with minimal effort while offering various options for customization depending on specific needs.

Features

• Real-Time Counting: Enables real-time updates for document counts, ensuring users always see the latest data without needing to refresh their views.

• Lightweight Approach: Optimized for counting small datasets, typically around 100 documents, avoiding performance issues associated with larger collections.

• Reactive API: Utilizes a reactive API to provide instant feedback on count changes, enhancing user experience within Meteor applications.

• Customizable Options: Offers options like noReady and nonReactive to tailor the behavior of counts, allowing flexibility based on project requirements.

• Field Sum Calculation: The countFromField feature allows users to sum numerical values from a specified field, providing granular control over what gets counted.

• Warning Handling: Integration of a noWarnings function helps suppress development warnings, although it’s recommended for advanced users to utilize caution when employing this feature.

• Compatibility Assurance: Specifically designed for compatibility with Meteor 3.0 and later versions, ensuring a smooth experience for users on supported platforms.