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hex2str(hexstring) Function Documentation

Overview

The hex2str(hexstring) function is a utility method provided in the Merciglobal Cloud ERP JavaScript library. It is used to convert hexadecimal-encoded strings into their corresponding human-readable text format.

This function is particularly useful in decoding data that has been transmitted or stored in hexadecimal format for security, efficiency, or compatibility purposes.

Function Signature

hex2str(hexstring: string): string

Parameters:

  • hexstring (string): A hexadecimal string (e.g., '48656c6c6f') to be converted.

Returns:

  • (string): The decoded, plain-text string corresponding to the hexadecimal input.

Use Cases

  • Converting encoded values in system logs for debugging.
  • Decoding data retrieved from hexadecimal encoded API responses.
  • Useful for data migration tasks involving legacy systems.

Example

const hex = "48656c6c6f20576f726c6421";
const str = hex2str(hex);
console.log(str); // Output: "Hello World!"

Internal Notes for Merci Developers

  • This method is pure and has no side effects.
  • Input validation should be considered before calling this function — malformed hexadecimal strings can result in unexpected output or errors.
  • Consider enhancing this method with better error handling for edge cases like odd-length strings or non-hex characters.

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