🧰 Helper Functions

The ccm.helper namespace provides utility functions used internally by the framework and available to component developers. This page gives an overview of available helper functions and their purpose.

👉 For detailed behavior, parameters, and edge cases, refer to the actual implementation in the source code.

All helpers are available via:

ccm.helper.<function>

🧱 Data & Object Utilities

Function	Description
clone	Creates a deep copy of a value
deepValue	Gets, sets, or deletes nested values via dot notation
integrate	Merges priority data into a dataset
mapObject	Maps values from one object structure to another
stringify	Serializes a value into JSON

📦 Data Handling

Function	Description
datasetsToStore	Converts datasets into store-compatible format
generateKey	Generates a unique key
runQuery	Filters objects using a query

🔗 Dependency System

Function	Description
prepareConfig	Prepares configuration before dependency resolution
solveDependencies	Resolves dependencies in a structure
solveDependency	Resolves a single dependency

⚙️ Framework Integration

Function	Description
embed	Embeds a component in a DOM element based on declarative configuration
loading	Creates a loading indicator element
parseComponentURL	Extracts metadata from a component URL

🧭 Instance Navigation

Function	Description
findInAncestors	Searches for a property in the instance hierarchy
findRoot	Returns the root instance

🔍 Validation

Function	Description
isComponent	Checks if a value is a ccmjs component
isDataset	Checks if a value is a dataset
isDependency	Checks if a value is a dependency
isInstance	Checks if a value is a component instance
isKey	Checks if a value is a valid key
isNonCloneable	Checks if a value should not be cloned
isObject	Checks if a value is an object
isStore	Checks if a value is a datastore accessor