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Why Java Needed a New Date and Time API: Legacy Date and Calendar Problems Explained

Learn why Java introduced the modern java.time API. Understand legacy Date & Calendar issues, DST challenges, formatting problems, and best practices.

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Overview of the Java 8+ Date and Time API (java.time Package)

Explore the Java 8+ Date and Time API. Learn LocalDate, LocalTime, ZonedDateTime, formatting, parsing, DST handling, best practices, and real-world use cases

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Understanding LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime in Java (java.time API)

Learn Java’s LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime with examples. Covers parsing, formatting, comparisons, time zones, best practices, and real-world use cases

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Working with ZonedDateTime and OffsetDateTime in Java (java.time API)

Learn Java’s ZonedDateTime and OffsetDateTime with examples. Covers parsing, formatting, time zones, DST handling, best practices, and real-world use cases

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Understanding Period and Duration for Date/Time Differences in Java

Learn how to use Period and Duration in Java to calculate differences in dates and times. Covers examples, best practices, and real-world applications

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Working with Enums: DayOfWeek and Month in Java (java.time API)

Learn how to use Java’s DayOfWeek and Month enums for date handling. Covers examples, best practices, and real-world scenarios with java.time API

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Creating and Manipulating Dates and Times in Java (plus, minus, with Methods)

Learn how to create and manipulate dates and times in Java using plus, minus, and with methods. Covers examples, best practices, and real-world scenarios

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Comparing Dates and Times in Java (isBefore, isAfter, equals)

Learn how to compare dates and times in Java using isBefore, isAfter, and equals. Covers LocalDate, LocalDateTime, ZonedDateTime, examples, and best practices

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Formatting and Parsing Dates and Times with DateTimeFormatter in Java

Master Java DateTimeFormatter for formatting and parsing dates and times. Learn patterns, ISO standards, locales, and best practices with java.time API

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Common Date and Time Patterns in Java (ISO, RFC, Custom Formats)

Learn Java’s common date and time patterns using DateTimeFormatter. Covers ISO-8601, RFC-1123, and custom formats with examples and best practices

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Converting Between Legacy APIs (Date, Calendar) and java.time in Java

Learn how to convert between legacy Date and Calendar APIs and modern java.time API. Includes migration strategies, examples, and best practices

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Calculating Age, Expiry Dates, and Scheduling with the Java Date & Time API

Learn how to calculate age, expiry dates, and build scheduling systems using Java’s Date & Time API. Includes real-world examples, best practices, and code.

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Working with TemporalAdjusters in Java: Next Monday, Last Day of Month, and More

Learn how to use TemporalAdjusters in Java’s Date & Time API for scheduling, recurring events, and custom date adjustments with real-world examples

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Advanced Adjustments with Temporal and TemporalUnit in Java Date-Time API

Master advanced date and time handling in Java using Temporal and TemporalUnit. Learn adjustments, best practices, DST handling, and real-world use cases

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Immutable and Thread-Safe Design of the Java Date-Time API

Learn how the Java Date-Time API achieves immutability and thread-safety. Explore best practices, real-world use cases, and expert-level insights

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Best Practices for Time Zone Management in Global Applications with Java Date-Time API

Learn best practices for time zone management in Java global applications. Handle DST, ZonedDateTime, REST APIs, databases, and concurrency safely

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Handling Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions in Java Applications

Learn best practices for handling Daylight Saving Time (DST) transitions in Java using the java.time API. Manage gaps, overlaps, and global applications safely

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Using ZoneRules for Custom Time Zone Logic in Java Applications

Learn how to use ZoneRules in Java to implement custom time zone logic. Manage DST transitions, offsets, and build global-ready applications safely

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Advanced DateTime Parsing with Multiple Formats in Java Applications

Learn advanced DateTime parsing with multiple formats in Java using java.time. Handle ISO, custom, and locale-specific patterns safely and efficiently

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Working with Non-ISO Chronologies in Java: HijrahDate, MinguoDate, JapaneseDate, and ThaiBuddhistDate

Learn how to work with non-ISO chronologies in Java, including HijrahDate, MinguoDate, JapaneseDate, and ThaiBuddhistDate, using the java.time API

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