How do I trim() a string in angularjs?

Question

Is there an angular specific way? If not, should I use the built in jquery to do it? If I should use the built in jquery how do I get to the trim() function without using $ (o

Answer 1

Why don't you simply use JavaScript's trim():

str.trim() //Will work everywhere irrespective of any framework.

For compatibility with use:

if(typeof String.prototype.trim !== 'function') {
  String.prototype.trim = function() {
    return this.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g, ''); 
  }
}

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