How do I format dates using the Java 8 Date-Time API?

How do I format dates using the Java 8 Date-Time API?

You can use the DateTimeFormatter class to format dates in Java 8. For example, you can create a formatter like this: DateTimeFormatter formatter = DateTimeFormatter.ofPattern("dd-MM-yyyy");.

Can you show me an example of formatting a LocalDate?

Sure! Here's an example: LocalDate date = LocalDate.now(); String formattedDate = date.format(formatter); This will format the current date according to the specified pattern.

What if I want to parse a date string back to LocalDate?

You can use the LocalDate.parse() method along with the same formatter. For example: LocalDate parsedDate = LocalDate.parse("25-12-2023", formatter);.

Are there any built-in formats I can use?

Yes, Java 8 provides several built-in formatters in DateTimeFormatter, such as DateTimeFormatter.ISO_LOCAL_DATE for the ISO format.