parseDate
The parseDate function converts a value into a valid Date instance, throwing an error if the value is not valid.
Syntax
typescript
parseDate(date: Date): Date;
parseDate(date: string): Date;
parseDate(date: number): Date;Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
date | Date | string | number | The value to be converted to date |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
Date | Parsed Date object |
Examples
typescript
parseDate("2024-06-10");
// => Date Mon Jun 10 2024
parseDate(1717977600000);
// => Date Mon Jun 10 2024
parseDate(new Date());
// => Current date
parseDate("invalid date");
// => throws TypeErrorNotes
- Throws an error if the value cannot be converted to a valid date.
- Useful for normalizing different date formats.