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How can I format a date in JavaScript to show the last time a cryptocurrency was traded?

avatarRaveno SpannebergDec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

I want to display the last time a cryptocurrency was traded on my website using JavaScript. How can I format the date in JavaScript to achieve this? I need the date to be in a specific format, such as 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS'. Can you provide me with a code snippet or an example of how to accomplish this?

How can I format a date in JavaScript to show the last time a cryptocurrency was traded?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Sure! To format a date in JavaScript, you can use the 'toLocaleString()' method along with the 'options' parameter. Here's an example code snippet that formats the current date and time in the desired format: ```javascript const currentDate = new Date(); const formattedDate = currentDate.toLocaleString('en-US', {year: 'numeric', month: '2-digit', day: '2-digit', hour: '2-digit', minute: '2-digit', second: '2-digit'}); console.log(formattedDate); ``` This will output the current date and time in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS'. You can replace 'currentDate' with the date you want to format. Hope this helps!
  • avatarDec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Formatting dates in JavaScript can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I've got you covered! To display the last time a cryptocurrency was traded, you can use the 'toLocaleString()' method in combination with the 'options' parameter. Here's an example code snippet that formats a given date: ```javascript const lastTradeDate = new Date('2022-01-01T12:34:56Z'); const formattedDate = lastTradeDate.toLocaleString('en-US', {year: 'numeric', month: '2-digit', day: '2-digit', hour: '2-digit', minute: '2-digit', second: '2-digit'}); console.log(formattedDate); ``` This will output the formatted date and time as '01/01/2022, 12:34:56 PM'. Feel free to adjust the format according to your needs. Happy coding!
  • avatarDec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
    If you're using BYDFi as your cryptocurrency exchange, you can easily display the last time a cryptocurrency was traded using their API. Simply make a GET request to their 'trades' endpoint with the desired cryptocurrency symbol, and you'll receive a response containing the latest trades. From there, you can extract the timestamp of the last trade and format it using JavaScript's date formatting functions. Remember to handle any errors and validate the response data before displaying it on your website. Good luck with your project!