@stdlib/string/base/capitalize/lib/main.js

String manipulation functions.

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'use strict';

// MAIN //

/**
* Capitalizes the first character in a string.
*
* @param {string} str - input string
* @returns {string} capitalized string
*
* @example
* var out = capitalize( 'last man standing' );
* // returns 'Last man standing'
*
* @example
* var out = capitalize( 'presidential election' );
* // returns 'Presidential election'
*
* @example
* var out = capitalize( 'javaScript' );
* // returns 'JavaScript'
*
* @example
* var out = capitalize( 'Hidden Treasures' );
* // returns 'Hidden Treasures'
*/
function capitalize( str ) {
	if ( str === '' ) {
		return '';
	}
	return str.charAt( 0 ).toUpperCase() + str.slice( 1 );
}


// EXPORTS //

module.exports = capitalize;