How to get the selected date value while using Bootstrap Datepicker?

Question

Using jquery and the Bootstrap Datepicker, how do I get the new date value I selected using the Bootstrap Datepicker? FYI, I\'m using Rails 3 and Coffescript.

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Answer 1

There are many solutions here but probably the best one that works. Check the version of the script you want to use.

Well at least I can give you my 100% working solution for

version : 4.17.45

bootstrap-datetimejs https://github.com/Eonasdan/bootstrap-datetimepicker Copyright (c) 2015 Jonathan Peterson

JavaScript

var startdate = $('#startdate').val(); 

The output looks like: 12.09.2018 03:05