Int8Array vs Uint8Array
Int8Array and Uint8Array are both JavaScript Typed Array APIs, and choosing between them is a common point of confusion. This page compares their syntax, parameters, return values, and typical use cases so you can pick the right one. Int8Array: 8-bit signed integer array. Its syntax is new Int8Array(length). Uint8Array: 8-bit unsigned integer array. Its syntax is new Uint8Array(length). Example of Int8Array: new Int8Array(4). Example of Uint8Array: new Uint8Array([255, 0]). Read the full references for Int8Array and Uint8Array to see edge cases, time complexity, browser support, and the mistakes developers most often make with each. Other Typed Array APIs worth comparing: Float64Array, ArrayBuffer, Int32Array, Uint16Array, BigInt64Array, BigUint64Array. Both belong to the Typed Array category in the JS Reference documentation, which covers 48 entries in total. Try both in the JavaScript playground to see the behavioral difference live.