Convert a mySQL date to Javascript date

Question

What would be the best way to convert a mysql date format date into a javascript Date object?

mySQL date format is \'YYYY-MM-DD\' (ISO Format).

Answer 1

Building onto Jhurisman's answer. If you would want to set the date's time as well use the following:

var dateParts = mysqlDate;
var timeParts = dateParts[2].substr(3).split(":");

var jsDate = new Date(
                dateParts[0],
                dateParts[1] - 1,
                dateParts[2].substr(0,2),
                timeParts[0],
                timeParts[1],
                timeParts[2]
            );