Why strio?

There are several string utility libraries available for JavaScript. Here's why strio might be the right choice for your project.

Comparison with Alternatives

vs. Lodash

Lodash is a comprehensive utility library that includes string functions:

// Lodash
import _ from 'lodash'
_.capitalize('hello') // "Hello"
_.snakeCase('helloWorld') // "hello_world"

// strio
import { capitalize, underscore } from 'strio'
capitalize('hello') // "Hello"
underscore('helloWorld') // "hello_world"

Why choose strio:

• ✅ Smaller bundle size - strio is focused only on strings
• ✅ Better tree-shaking - import only what you need
• ✅ Modern TypeScript - built with TS from the ground up
• ✅ Specialized - more string-specific functions

vs. Voca

Voca is a popular string manipulation library:

// Voca
import voca from 'voca'
voca.capitalize('hello') // "Hello"
voca.slugify('Hello World') // "hello-world"

// strio
import { capitalize, slugify } from 'strio'
capitalize('hello') // "Hello"
slugify('Hello World') // "hello-world"

Why choose strio:

• ✅ Zero dependencies - no external packages
• ✅ TypeScript-first - better type inference
• ✅ Active maintenance - modern tooling and practices
• ✅ Simpler API - less overloading, more clarity

vs. Native JavaScript

Native JavaScript provides basic string methods:

// Native
const text = 'hello world'
text.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + text.slice(1) // "Hello world"

// strio
import { capitalize } from 'strio'
capitalize('hello world') // "Hello world"

Why choose strio:

• ✅ Convenience - pre-built solutions for common tasks
• ✅ Consistency - uniform API across all functions
• ✅ Safety - built-in validation and edge case handling
• ✅ Productivity - write less code, accomplish more

Key Advantages

1. Modern Codebase

Built with modern JavaScript/TypeScript:

• ✅ ES Modules support
• ✅ TypeScript-first design
• ✅ Modern tooling (tsup, Vitest)
• ✅ Up-to-date dependencies

2. Developer Experience

Designed for great DX:

• ✅ Excellent IntelliSense support
• ✅ Comprehensive documentation
• ✅ Clear error messages
• ✅ Intuitive function names

3. Performance

Optimized for speed:

• ✅ Native methods where possible
• ✅ Minimal abstraction overhead
• ✅ No unnecessary dependencies
• ✅ Benchmarked and tested

4. Security

Built with security in mind:

• ✅ HTML escaping
• ✅ XSS protection
• ✅ Safe regex operations
• ✅ Input validation

5. Reliability

Production-ready:

• ✅ Comprehensive test coverage
• ✅ Battle-tested in real projects
• ✅ Semantic versioning
• ✅ Regular updates

Bundle Size Comparison

strio is designed to be lightweight:

Library	Min + Gzip	Tree-shakeable
strio	~3kb	✅ Yes
lodash	~25kb	⚠️ Partial
voca	~12kb	❌ No
underscore.string	~8kb	⚠️ Partial

Sizes are approximate and depend on which functions you use.

When to Use strio

strio is perfect for:

• ✅ New projects starting fresh
• ✅ Projects that need modern TypeScript support
• ✅ Applications with strict bundle size requirements
• ✅ Teams that value clear, maintainable code
• ✅ Projects requiring string-focused utilities

When NOT to Use strio

Consider alternatives if:

• ❌ You already use Lodash extensively (stick with it for consistency)
• ❌ You need complex internationalization (use specialized i18n libraries)
• ❌ You're working with legacy ES5 code
• ❌ You only need 1-2 simple functions (write them yourself)

Real-World Usage

strio is used in production by:

• 🌐 Web applications
• 🖥️ CLI tools
• 🔧 Build scripts
• 📊 Data processing pipelines
• 🎨 Content management systems

Community & Support

• Open Source - MIT licensed
• Active Development - Regular updates
• Responsive Maintainer - Quick issue resolution
• Growing Community - Increasing adoption

Try It Out

The best way to decide is to try it yourself:

npm install strio

import { capitalize, slugify, truncate, isEmail } from 'strio'

// See how it feels in your codebase
const result = capitalize('hello world')
const slug = slugify('My New Post')
const preview = truncate('Long text...', 50)
const valid = isEmail('user@example.com')

Next Steps

• Getting Started - Install and use strio
• API Reference - Explore all functions
• GitHub - View source code