SMRTR ProgrammingDec 9, 2025Daily.dev

ES2026 Solves JavaScript Headaches With Dates, Math and Modules

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ECMAScript 2026 could be a major release with numerous JavaScript improvements reaching Stage 4 approval by March 2026. Key additions include Math.sumPrecise for floating-point calculations, Uint8Array base64 encoding, better JSON parsing, and internationalization enhancements. The long-awaited Temporal API for fixing JavaScript's broken Date object is finally approaching Stage 4, while Import defer will optimize performance in large applications.

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