ms: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v2.1.3(almost 4 years ago)

This package was last published over a year ago. It may not be actively maintained.Types definitions are provided via a separate npm package: @types/msNumber of direct dependencies: 0Monthly npm downloads

The 'ms' npm package is a simple utility for converting various time formats into milliseconds. It is commonly used in JavaScript applications to parse human-readable time strings like '1d', '2h', '30s' into their equivalent millisecond values. This makes it convenient for handling time-related operations such as timeouts, intervals, and delays.

Compared to manually calculating time conversions, 'ms' provides a straightforward and efficient solution, saving developers time and effort. It is a lightweight and focused package that serves a specific purpose effectively, making it a popular choice for time-related tasks in JavaScript projects.

Alternatives:
date-fns+
moment+
dayjs+
luxon+
date-and-time+
timeago.js+
pretty-ms+
humanize-duration+
parse-duration+
fecha+

Tags: javascripttimeutilityconversionmilliseconds