What is the difference between LocalDate and LocalDateTime in Java 8?

What is the difference between LocalDate and LocalDateTime in Java 8?

LocalDate represents a date without time, while LocalDateTime includes both date and time.

Can you give me an example of how to use both in code?

Sure! Here's an example:

LocalDate date = LocalDate.now();
LocalDateTime dateTime = LocalDateTime.now();
System.out.println(date);
System.out.println(dateTime);

When should I use LocalDate instead of LocalDateTime?

Use LocalDate when you only need the date, like birthdays or anniversaries. Use LocalDateTime for timestamps.

Are there any performance differences between the two?

Generally, LocalDate is lighter since it only stores date information, while LocalDateTime has more data to manage.