Understanding JavaScript Date Handling in Internet Explorer 8
Working with JavaScript in older versions of Internet Explorer presents unique challenges for web developers. Internet Explorer 8, in particular, has several quirks that can cause unexpected behavior, especially when dealing with date objects. While modern browsers follow standardized implementations, IE8 often requires special consideration to ensure consistent functionality. The Date Object Challenge One of the most common issues developers encounter is the handling of date strings in IE8. When creating a new Date object using the ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD), IE8 returns NaN (Not a Number) instead of a valid date object. This behavior is unique to IE8 and can cause significant problems in applications that rely on date parsing. ...