I'm new to Node.js addons, I don't understand the difference between nan and n-api.
And is there an easy way to migrate an addon for old version (node v.0) to a newer version (node v.8)?
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n-api is a new way to create addon independent from the underlying JavaScript runtime (ex V8) and is maintained as part of Node.js.
I think there is no easy way for migration to n-api because it changed almost every interface but I think programming with n-api is easier than nan. In n-api you can use pure C programming and it's new feature. for more example on n-api you can check here.
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The n-api api has changed since your wrote that code which is confusing – simon-p-r Oct 20 '17 at 13:35
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@simon-p-r thanks for mentioning that, I will update my code. – Parham Alvani Oct 20 '17 at 14:50
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Hi Parham, do you think this method is possible inside **electron** too? If so, can you give me a hint?... thank you – Prak Dec 08 '17 at 08:27
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@Prak I think you can use it, you simply create a native module like my GitHub example and use its API in your electron code. just check your node version before using n-API. – Parham Alvani Dec 08 '17 at 12:30