napicreateobject

Napicreateobject is a term that appears in some codebases as a function or wrapper used to create a new, empty object in a host environment such as a JavaScript runtime from native code. It is not a universally standardized function across all N-API bindings, but rather a name that may be defined by a particular library, binding, or project. In many cases, napicreateobject serves a similar purpose to creating a JavaScript object from native code: providing a fresh object handle that can be populated with properties and methods.

Functionality and semantics

In typical usage, napicreateobject allocates or returns a reference to a new empty object and does not attach any properties initially. The exact signature and return mechanism depend on the binding or library. Common patterns include returning a status code and delivering the object reference through an output parameter, or returning the object handle directly. On success, subsequent operations can set properties or define methods using the corresponding property-setting APIs in the same binding.

Usage considerations

Because napicreateobject is not a universally standardized API, its exact behavior, error codes, and ownership rules vary by implementation. In portable code, developers often prefer the official, standardized equivalent provided by the binding they are targeting (for example, napi_create_object in Node.js N-API). When using a wrapper named napicreateobject, consult the specific library’s documentation for the precise signature, return codes, and lifetime management of the created object.

See also

napi_create_object, Node.js addon development, N-API, JavaScript object creation in native bindings.