mathiasbynens / mathiasbynens/jsesc

Add an option to use numeric literal separators per thousands

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Description

For integers we could use something like this:

```js
const string = '1234567890';
string.replace(/(.(?=(.{3})+$))/g, '$1_');
// -> '1_234_567_890'
```

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No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by tracing jsesc's option handling and integer serialization entry points, then define how the option should produce thousands separators like the example. Done means the option is supported for integer output and covered by tests for the shown formatting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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