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The Pearls and Pitfalls of DateTime

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Overview

Explore the complexities of date and time parsing in Java through this 39-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the challenges developers face when working with dates, calendars, locales, leap seconds, leap years, and time zones. Discover why parsing dates is more complex than it initially appears, and learn about API design choices that contribute to these difficulties. Gain insights into tailoring data to fit specific needs and handling proprietary date formats from external APIs. Navigate through common pitfalls in datetime handling while enjoying humorous anecdotes and practical solutions. Uncover the intricacies of date forensics and leave with a deeper understanding of how to tackle datetime-related challenges in Java programming.

Syllabus

The Pearls and Pitfalls of DateTime by Mahmoud Abdelghany

Taught by

Devoxx

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