Chapter 494: TempNode

Core Idea

This module uses cache management to create temporary variables if the node is used more than once to prevent duplicate calculations.

The class acts as a base class for many other nodes types.

Key Concepts

• isTempNode : boolean (readonly): This flag can be used for type testing.

Reference Tables

Constructor

Signature
new TempNode( nodeType : string )

Properties

Property	Description
.isTempNode : boolean (readonly)	This flag can be used for type testing.

Methods

Method	Description
.hasDependencies( builder : NodeBuilder ) : boolean	Whether this node is used more than once in context of other nodes.

Key Takeaways

1. TempNode extends: EventDispatcher → Node
2. Most relevant properties: isTempNode.
3. Key methods: hasDependencies.

Connects To

• EventDispatcher: parent class
• Node: parent class
• Source: src/nodes/core/TempNode.js