time-to-botec/js/node_modules/@stdlib/symbol/ctor/README.md

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# Symbol

> [Symbol][mdn-symbol] factory.

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## Usage

```javascript
var Symbol = require( '@stdlib/symbol/ctor' );
```

#### Symbol( \[description] )

Returns a [`Symbol`][mdn-symbol] primitive.

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```javascript
var s = Symbol();
// returns <symbol>
```

To aid debugging, provide a [symbol][mdn-symbol] `description`.

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```javascript
var s = Symbol( 'beep' );
// returns <symbol>
```

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## Notes

-   Unlike conventional constructors, the function does **not** support the `new` keyword.
-   The function is only supported in environments which support [symbols][mdn-symbol]. In non-supporting environments, the value is `undefined`.

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## Examples

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```javascript
var hasSymbolSupport = require( '@stdlib/assert/has-symbol-support' );
var Symbol = require( '@stdlib/symbol/ctor' );

var s;

if ( hasSymbolSupport() ) {
    s = Symbol( 'beep' );

    // Print the value type:
    console.log( typeof s );
    // => 'symbol'

    // Serialize the symbol as a string:
    console.log( s.toString() );
    // => 'Symbol(beep)'

    // Test symbol equality:
    console.log( s === Symbol( 'beep' ) );
    // => false
} else {
    console.log( 'Environment does not support symbols.' );
}
```

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[mdn-symbol]: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Symbol

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