Question

How can i convert a string of format “d.m.yyyy” to another format say “yyyy-mm-dd” using javascipt?
I have tried using new Date(‘9.5.1989’).but its not working.

Answer 1

function pad(number, length) { 
    var str = String(number);
    return (str.length >= length) ? str : ( new Array(length - str.length + 1).join('0') ) + str;
}

var pieces = "10.2.2012".split('.');
var wanted = pieces[2] + '-' + pad(pieces[0], 2) + '-' + pad(pieces[1], 2);

After this, the result is in the wanted variable