formatDate
The formatDate function formats a date according to a specified string pattern, such as 'dd/MM/yyyy' or 'yyyy-MM-dd'.
Syntax
typescript
formatDate(date: Date, pattern?: string): string;Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
date | Date | The date to be formatted |
pattern | string | (Optional) Formatting pattern (e.g., dd/MM/yyyy) |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
string | Date formatted according to the pattern |
Examples
typescript
formatDate(new Date("2024-06-10"), 'dd/MM/yyyy');
// => "10/06/2024"
formatDate(new Date("2024-06-10"), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
// => "2024-06-10"Notes
- Throws an error if the date is not valid.
- Useful for displaying dates in different regional formats.