How can I use f-strings to format dates in Python?

How can I use f-strings to format dates in Python?

You can use f-strings to format dates by embedding the date object directly within the curly braces. For example, f'{date_object:%Y-%m-%d}' formats the date as 'YYYY-MM-DD'.

Can you show me a complete example?

Sure! Here's a complete example:

from datetime import datetime

date_today = datetime.now()
formatted_date = f'Today is {date_today:%B %d, %Y}'
print(formatted_date)

This will output something like 'Today is October 05, 2023'.

What if I want to include the time as well?

You can include the time by formatting it in the f-string as well. For example:

formatted_datetime = f'Current date and time: {date_today:%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S}'

This will give you the full date and time.

Are there any other formatting options I should know about?

Yes! You can format dates in many ways, such as using %A for the full weekday name or %p for AM/PM. Check the Python documentation for more options!