twas
A 280-byte JavaScript function that converts timestamps to human-readable relative time strings like '3 seconds ago'.
What is twas?
twas is a tiny JavaScript function that converts timestamps into human-readable relative time strings, such as '3 seconds ago' or '2 days ago'. It solves the problem of formatting time differences in a lightweight, dependency-free way for web and Node.js applications.
JavaScript developers building applications that need to display relative timestamps without adding significant bundle size, such as in chat apps, social feeds, or activity logs.
Developers choose twas for its extreme minimalism (280 bytes) and simplicity, offering a focused solution for relative time formatting without the overhead of larger date libraries.
Overview
🕰 Tiny (280B) relative time string function (eg: "3 seconds ago")
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding relative timestamps to social media or chat applications
- Displaying activity logs with human-readable time differences
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