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Hasty Treat - Temporal Date Objects in JavaScript

Oct 26, 2020
Dive into the world of JavaScript's Temporal Date Objects, a game-changer for handling dates and times. Discover how the API offers nanosecond precision and supports various calendars. Learn about the benefits of immutability and how to manage durations seamlessly. The hosts discuss solving common date-related issues and simplifying timezone complexities. With these advancements, developers can expect a smoother experience when programming with dates!
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Temporal Proposal Improves Date/Time Handling

  • The Temporal proposal introduces a new way to handle dates and times in JavaScript.
  • It aims to fix the numerous issues with the existing Date API, such as immutability and time zone support.
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Read Up on Temporal

  • Read Maggie Pint's blog post "Fixing JavaScript Date" for background on the Temporal proposal.
  • It explains the shortcomings of the current JavaScript Date API.
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Temporal API's Versatility

  • Temporal offers a comprehensive API for working with dates, times, time zones, and calendars.
  • It provides methods for conversion, calculation, and formatting, making it highly versatile.
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