using bitwise OR in javascript to convert to integer

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we can do the following to convert:

var a = "129.13"|0,  // becomes 129

var b = 11.12|0; // becomes 11

var c = "112"|0; // becomes 112

This seem to work but not sure if this is a standard JS feature. Does any one have any idea if this is safe to use for converting strings and decimals to integers ?

See the ECMAScript spec for bitwise operators: ecma-international.org/ecma-262/5.1/#sec-11.10. Note that the input (and thus the output also) is converted to Int32. — apsillers
– apsillers, Commented Oct 2, 2012 at 17:53
@MadaraUchiha didn't get exactly what you mean, but thanks for the link — sbr
– sbr, Commented Oct 2, 2012 at 18:05

I Hate Lazy · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-02 17:51:09Z

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Yes, it is standard behavior. Bitwise operators only operate on integers, so they convert whatever number they're give to signed 32 bit integer.

This means that the max range is that of signed 32 bit integer minus 1, which is 2147483647.

(Math.pow(2, 32) / 2 - 1)|0; // 2147483647

(Math.pow(2, 32) / 2)|0; // -2147483648 (wrong result)

answered Oct 2, 2012 at 17:51

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