How can I use the Java 8 Date and Time API?

How can I use the Java 8 Date and Time API?

The Java 8 Date and Time API provides a comprehensive framework for handling dates and times. You can use classes like LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime for various date and time operations.

Can you give me an example of how to get the current date?

Sure! You can get the current date using LocalDate like this: LocalDate currentDate = LocalDate.now(); This will give you the current date.

What about formatting dates?

You can format dates using the DateTimeFormatter class. For example: DateTimeFormatter formatter = DateTimeFormatter.ofPattern("dd-MM-yyyy"); String formattedDate = currentDate.format(formatter); This will format the date in the specified pattern.

How do I parse a date string?

You can parse a date string using the LocalDate.parse() method along with a formatter. For example: LocalDate date = LocalDate.parse("25-12-2023", formatter); This will convert the string into a LocalDate object.