locutus/esm/perl/core/abs.js

Locutus other languages' standard libraries to JavaScript for fun and educational purposes

export function abs(value) {
    //      discuss at: https://locutus.io/perl/abs/
    // parity verified: Perl 5.40
    //     original by: Kevin van Zonneveld (https://kvz.io)
    //       example 1: abs(-4.2)
    //       returns 1: 4.2
    //       example 2: abs(0)
    //       returns 2: 0
    //       example 3: abs(7.3)
    //       returns 3: 7.3
    return Math.abs(Number(value));
}