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Regex for date matching (YYYY-MM-DD) in JavaScript

Q: What is the regex for date matching (YYYY-MM-DD) in JavaScript?

\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2} — ISO dates (YYYY-MM-DD) are the safest interchange format. This pattern matches the shape; combine with a real date check for true validity. Test it below.

ISO dates (YYYY-MM-DD) are the safest interchange format. This pattern matches the shape; combine with a real date check for true validity. Test it below.

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/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}/

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