The Date-ing Game: Mastering iOS Date APIs

Dive into a game show-style conference talk that explores Apple's date-related APIs and their intricacies. Learn about the differences between Calendars and Date Formatters, discover the historical impact of 16th-century popes on date formatting, and understand the significance of ISO8601 in modern date handling. Explore the challenges of working with different time zones and why UTC isn't always the solution. Get insights into the Swift-Foundation team's achievement in improving date formatting performance by 1.5 times. This 40-minute presentation by Ellen Shapiro at iOS Conf SG 2024 offers valuable knowledge for iOS developers looking to enhance their date and time manipulation skills.