Helper functions in EJS are JavaScrict functions that you can define and use within your templates. These functions can perform various tasks, such as formatting dates, generating dynamic content, or handling repetitive logic. By creating helper functions, you can keep your template code clean and organized, making it easier to maintain and understand.

In this article, we will explore how to create helper functions with EJS in Express.

Steps to create helper functions with EJS in Express:

Step 1: Initialize the node application using the following command.

npm init -y

Step 2: Install the required dependencies:

npm install express ejs nodemon

Folder Structure:

The updated dependencies in package.json file will look like:

"dependencies": {
    "ejs": "^3.1.9",
    "express": "^4.18.3"
}  

Example: Now create the required files as shown in folder structure and add the following codes.

Javascript

To start the application run the following command

nodemon app.js

Output:

Formatting date using helper function in ejs