parseInt detects a leading zero on the string, it will parse the number in octal base
This is generally the best reason not to use parseInt.
It requires well formed input or can produce astonishing results. :)
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This is generally the best reason not to use parseInt.
It requires well formed input or can produce astonishing results. :)