The Easiest Way to Add Time Intervals in JavaScript
When it comes to adding time intervals in JavaScript, most developers shouted into the hell, “Why is this so hard?!”
From scheduling tasks to creating animations or even just setting reminders, handling time is an essential part of building web apps.
But guess what? It doesn’t have to be complicated! In this blog, I’ll show you how to handle time intervals most easily and efficiently.
Whether you’re setting up a countdown timer, creating a game loop, or scheduling some background magic, you’re in the right place!
Understanding Time in JavaScript
JavaScript is a great tool, but its built-in date and time functions can be scary at first. If you’ve ever had to deal with time zones or milliseconds, you understand how painful it can be.
Let’s break down the basics and help you master it.
The Date Object
JavaScript’s Date object is your go-to tool for everything time-related. It can do everything from getting the current date to carrying out complicated calculations.
const now = new Date();
console.log(now); // Outputs the current date and time