Minimum Safe Integer in JavaScript

What is the smallest number that can be represented without a problem in JavaScript, for integers? Number.MIN_SAFE_INTEGER is a constant in JS that represents the smallest possible value that can be safely used, that is (-(2^53 - 1)) or -9007199254740991 For values smaller that this, BigInt can be used “Safe” refers to the ability of JavaScript to represent integers exactly and to correctly compare them. Example: Value of Number.MIN_SAFE_INTEGER value = Number....

April 26, 2022 · 1 min · Anant