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Day.js vs Moment.js

Developers should use Day meets developers should learn or use moment. Here's our take.

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Day.js

Developers should use Day

Day.js

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Developers should use Day

Pros

  • +js when they need a fast and efficient date manipulation library in JavaScript projects, especially in front-end applications where bundle size is critical
  • +Related to: javascript, moment-js

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Moment.js

Developers should learn or use Moment

Pros

  • +js when building applications that require robust date and time handling, such as scheduling tools, calendars, or data dashboards with time-series data
  • +Related to: javascript, date-fns

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Day.js if: You want js when they need a fast and efficient date manipulation library in javascript projects, especially in front-end applications where bundle size is critical and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Moment.js if: You prioritize js when building applications that require robust date and time handling, such as scheduling tools, calendars, or data dashboards with time-series data over what Day.js offers.

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The Bottom Line
Day.js wins

Developers should use Day

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