JS: isNaN

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isNaN is the value of the property key "isNaN" of the Global Object.

globalThis["isNaN"] === isNaN

Syntax

isNaN(arg)

Converts arg to number first, and return true if it is NaN, else, false. 〔see NaN〕

console.log(isNaN(NaN));
console.log(isNaN("NaN"));

console.log(isNaN("3") === false);
console.log(isNaN(3) === false);
console.log(isNaN(Infinity) === false);

// all true

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