Uint32Array

Uint32Array is a typed array in JavaScript that represents an array of 32-bit unsigned integers. This means that each element in the array can store a whole number between 0 and 4,294,967,295 (inclusive). Typed arrays are similar to regular JavaScript arrays, but they are designed for handling binary data more efficiently.

When you create a Uint32Array, you specify its size. For example, new Uint32Array(10) creates an array that can hold 10 unsigned 32-bit integers. All elements are initialized to 0. Unlike regular arrays, which can store values of any type, Uint32Array elements are strictly 32-bit unsigned integers. If you try to assign a value that doesn't fit this type, it will be coerced, potentially leading to unexpected results.

Uint32Array is particularly useful for working with data from sources like WebSockets, ArrayBuffer, or when performing bitwise operations. Its fixed size and type make it memory-efficient and faster for numerical computations compared to standard JavaScript arrays, especially when dealing with large datasets. Accessing elements is done using standard array indexing, such as uint32Array[0] for the first element. Operations like iteration, map, and filter are also available, behaving similarly to their counterparts on regular arrays but operating on the specific typed data.