Discussion: Dating with Math
Execute the code to understand the output and gain insights into random number generation in JavaScript.
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Verifying the output
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const date = new Date;const x = date % 100;console.log(x);
The Date object
In JavaScript, the Date object represents a specific point in time. When we create a new instance of the Date object using the new keyword, it initializes with the current date and time.
Understanding the output
Now, what this code does is take that current date and time and divide it by 100. This approach works because when we perform integer math on a new Date ...