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[AI summary] JavaScript has a Unicode problem. The article discusses how JavaScript handles Unicode, particularly with the use of surrogate pairs for characters outside the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP). This leads to issues with string length and iteration, as some characters are represented by two code units. The article also covers the challenges with regular expressions and the need for polyfills or workarounds to handle Unicode correctly. It highlights the importance of understanding how JavaScript processes Unicode and provides examples of how to handle characters like emojis, combining marks, and other Unicode characters. The article also includes comments from readers discussing related issues and solutions.
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A deep dive into how JavaScript handles Unicode, and what this means for string indexing.
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Alex Lakatos is a reformed JavaScript person. Currently a Developer Relations Manager @ Fidel API by day, Speaker and Mozilla Reps Mentor by night.
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