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A:<\/strong> Retrieve the relevant value using getters (like .getDate()), adjust it numerically, and set it back via setters (e.g., .setDate()). JavaScript smartly handles overflow (e.g., adding 10 days to Sept 24 auto-advances into October).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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