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Using Day.js for Date Manipulation

At wakeflow, we adhere to a consistent approach when it comes to date manipulation in our front-end and back-end development. We utilize the Day.js library as our preferred choice for handling date and time operations. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of Day.js and how it ensures consistency across our projects.

Install

To get started with day.js, you can install it using npm or yarn:

npm i dayjs

or

yarn add dayjs

Example Day.js Function

The following code snippet demonstrates an example of a Day.js function that showcases how we can leverage Day.js for date manipulation.

import dayjs from 'dayjs';

export const formatDate = (date, format = 'YYYY-MM-DD') => {
  return dayjs(date).format(format);
};

Why Day.js?

Day.js offers several advantages for date manipulation, making it an excellent choice for our projects:

  1. Lightweight: Day.js is a lightweight library that provides a minimalistic and fast alternative to larger date manipulation libraries like Moment.js. It has a small footprint, which improves the performance and load time of our applications.

  2. Simple and Intuitive API: Day.js has a simple and intuitive API, making it easy to work with and understand. Its API is similar to Moment.js, which allows developers familiar with Moment.js to transition seamlessly.

  3. Modularity: Day.js follows a modular architecture, allowing us to import only the specific features we need. This reduces the overall bundle size of our applications, optimizing performance and improving efficiency.

  4. Immutable and Chainable: Day.js uses immutable operations, ensuring that the original date object remains unchanged during manipulation. Additionally, Day.js supports method chaining, allowing for concise and readable code.

By adopting Day.js for date manipulation, we ensure consistency and efficiency across our projects, enabling smoother collaboration and easier maintenance.

Questions

If you have any questions about this process, reach out to andi@wakeflow.io