# Refinitiv Data Library for TypeScript and JavaScript
Refinitiv Data Libraries are ease-of-use software libraries providing the developer access to data services of the Refinitiv Data Platform.  
These libraries and APIs are designed to provide consistent and easy access to the platform via its different access points. Spanning several programming languages that target both Professional Developers and Financial Coders.  
Refinitiv Data Libraries let you choose to access Refinitiv Data Platform content from the desktop, through local streaming services or directly to the cloud using your preferred programming language.  

Refinitiv Data Libraries are available for TypeScript/JavaScript and Python languages.

* Refinitiv Data Library for TypeScript/JavaScript (https://www.npmjs.com/package/@refinitiv-data/data).
* Refinitiv Data Library for Python

# Table of Contents:
* [Getting Started](#Getting-Started)
    - [How To Install](#How-To-Install)
    - [Compatibility](#Compatibility)
* [Getting Help](#Getting-Help)
* [Contributing](#Contributing)
* [License](#License)

# Getting Started

## How To Install
Using npm:

```bash
$ npm install @refinitiv-data/data
```

Using bower:

```bash
$ bower install @refinitiv-data/data
```

The Refinitiv Data Library is also compatible with [browserify](http://browserify.org) and [webpack](https://webpack.js.org/).

## Compatibility

### Browser Support
Browser||Supported versions|Notes
--- | --- | --- | ---
![Chrome](https://raw.github.com/alrra/browser-logos/master/src/chrome/chrome_48x48.png)|Chrome|latest|Supported
![Firefox](https://raw.github.com/alrra/browser-logos/master/src/firefox/firefox_48x48.png)|Firefox|latest and extended support release (ESR)|*Not yet validated*
![Edge](https://raw.github.com/alrra/browser-logos/master/src/edge/edge_48x48.png)|Edge|2 most recent major versions|*Not yet validated*
![IE](https://raw.github.com/alrra/browser-logos/master/src/archive/internet-explorer_9-11/internet-explorer_9-11_48x48.png)|Internet Explorer|11<br>*deprecated, see the deprecations guide|*Not yet validated*
![Safari](https://raw.github.com/alrra/browser-logos/master/src/safari/safari_48x48.png)|Safari|2 most recent major versions|*Not yet validated*


### NodeJS support
Version|Support Level|Notes
--- | --- | ---
< 10.x|Unsupported|
10.x|Supported|No longer maintained
12.x|Recommended|
14.x|Supported|
16.x|Supported|

Node.js v10.x.x or greater. - [Download & Install Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) and the npm package manager (v6.10.3 or greater).  
If you encounter any problems, you can also use this [GitHub Gist](https://gist.github.com/isaacs/579814) to install Node.js.


### Module compatibility
Package supports 2 module exports:
* CommonJS
* ES6

The library ships [ECMAScript 2017](https://262.ecma-international.org/8.0/) JavaScript.


# Getting Help
* [Documentation](https://cdn.refinitiv.com/public/apps/RefinitivDataLibForTypeScript-RefGuide/book/en/sections/content-layer/pricing/pricing-stream.html)
* [Q&A Forum](https://community.developers.refinitiv.com/spaces/231/index.html)
* Changelog (coming soon)
* Code examples (coming soon)

# Contributing
Guidelines are ongoing, community submissions and pull requests will be welcome soon.

# License
Refinitiv Data Library for TypeScript and JavaScript is distributed under the
[Apache License, Version 2.0](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0).  

Copyright 2021 Refinitiv

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at

http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.