How do I format dates in Java?

How do I format dates in Java?

In Java, you can format dates using the SimpleDateFormat class. For example, you can use it like this:

SimpleDateFormat formatter = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yyyy");
String formattedDate = formatter.format(new Date());

What are some common date formats I can use?

Some common date formats include:

• "yyyy-MM-dd" for 2023-10-05
• "dd/MM/yyyy" for 05/10/2023
• "MM-dd-yyyy" for 10-05-2023 You can customize it as needed!

Can I include time in the format?

Yes, you can include time! For example, use "dd-MM-yyyy HH:mm:ss" to format both date and time.

What if I want to parse a date string back to a Date object?

You can use the parse method of SimpleDateFormat. For example:

Date date = formatter.parse("05-10-2023");