matthewmueller / matthewmueller/date

Decimal values cause unexpected results

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Passing in decimal values like 1.11111 causes date to return a much larger date than it should.

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No source file or test is named. Reproduce the reported behavior with a decimal input such as 1.11111, trace the date-conversion entry point, and add a regression test establishing the intended returned date rather than the unexpectedly enlarged result.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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