JavaScript function similar to Python range()

Question

Is there a function in JavaScript similar to Python\'s range()?

I think there should be a better way than to write the following lines every time:

Answer 1

An option for NodeJs is to use a Buffer:

[...Buffer.alloc(5).keys()]
// [ 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 ]

What's nice is that you can iterate directly on the buffer:

Buffer.alloc(5).forEach((_, index) => console.log(index))
// 0
// 1
// 2
// 3
// 4

You can't do that with an uninitialized Array:

Array(5).forEach((_, index) => console.log(index))
// undefined

But, who in their right mind uses a Buffer for a purpose like this ;)