javascript - Age from Date of Birth using JQuery

Question

I need to calculate if someone is over 18 from their date of birth using JQuery.

var curr = new Date();
curr.setFullYear(curr.getFullYear() - 18);

var dob = Date.parse($(this).text());

if((curr-dob)<0)
{
    $(this).text("Under 18");
}
else
{
    $(this).text(" Over 18");
}

There must be some easier functions to use to compare dates rather than using the setFullYear and getFullYear methods.

Note: My actual reason for wanting to find a new method is length of the code. I have to fit this code into a database field that is limited to 250 chars. Changing the database is not something that can happen quickly or easily.

Answer 1

You might find the open source Datejs library to be helpful. Specifically the the addYears function.

var dob = Date.parse($(this).text());
if (dob.addYears(18) < Date.today())
{
    $(this).text("Under 18");
}
else
{
    $(this).text(" Over 18");
}

In a more terse fashion:

$(this).text(
    Date.parse($(this).text()).addYears(18) < Date.today() ?
    "Under 18" :
    " Over 18"
)