generate a nanoid in javascript

To generate a unique and random string in JavaScript, we can use the nanoid library. The library generates unique IDs that are URL-safe and can be used as a unique identifier in our application.

To use the library, we first need to install it using npm or yarn:

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npm install nanoid
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Once installed, we can use the nanoid function to generate a unique ID:

index.tsx
const { nanoid } = require('nanoid');

const myId = nanoid(); // Generates a random ID
console.log(myId); // Outputs a unique string such as '3tbLPz1fW5g5iFh5H7CXu'
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We can also specify a custom length for the ID:

index.tsx
const myId = nanoid(10); // Generates a random ID with a length of 10
console.log(myId); // Outputs a unique string such as 'oWlD0sCeLN'
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Using the nanoid library ensures that the generated ID is unique and is suitable for use as a unique identifier in our application.