Welcome to Softio! 🚀

Introduction

In the realm of programming, JavaScript has been a cornerstone since its inception by Brendan Eich in 1995. Fast forward to mid-2009, Ryan Dahl revolutionized its usage by introducing Node.js, enabling JavaScript to run outside of the browser.

While JavaScript shines in the browser, it lacks cohesive tools for Input/Output (I/O) operations that are commonplace in many leading programming languages. Node.js, although powerful, presents I/O functionalities in a fragmented manner that can clutter your code.

Enter Softio! 🌟

Our mission with Softio is to streamline console programming in Node.js by centralizing the various I/O modules into a single, elegant package. With Softio, you can enhance your console applications effortlessly—but that’s just the beginning!

Key Features

• Simplified I/O Handling: Import a single module to manage various console operations, such as reading user input, writing to the console, and handling numbers with ease.
• Advanced Console Control: Change text and background colors, center output, and even set event listeners for actions like console resizing!
• All-in-One Package: Reduce the clutter of multiple imports and enhance code readability.

Getting Started

Ready to dive in? Follow these simple steps to get started with Softio:

1. Install Softio via npm:

npm install softio

2. Import and Use Softio in Your Application:

Here’s a quick sample to get you started:

const Console = require( 'softio' );

( async function () {
	const name = await Console.In.input( 'Enter your name: ' );
	const age = await Console.In.readNumber( 'Enter your age: ' );

	if ( age < 18 ) {
		Console.Out.write( 'Sorry, your age is under 18 :(' );
		return;
	}

	Console.Out.writeln( Console.Utilities.center( `Welcome ${name}.` ) );
} ) ();

Run this simple program to see Softio in action!

Documentation

For a comprehensive guide to all features and functionalities, please refer to our official documentation.

License

Softio is licensed under the MIT License, allowing you to modify and use it freely.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you’d like to help us improve Softio, please check out our contributing guide.

Thank you for checking out Softio! Let’s build amazing console applications together! 🎉