Java Date Format: A Detailed Guide

This guide delves into date formatting in Java, an essential aspect of software development. Java offers various classes and methods for handling dates and times, including LocalDate, LocalTime, LocalDateTime, Timestamp, and Timezone. Proper date formatting enhances code readability, ensures localization, and facilitates interoperability between different systems and applications. The guide covers the basics of using java.util.Date, java.sql.Date, SimpleDateFormat, LocalDate, LocalTime, LocalDateTime, TimeZone, Timestamp, DateTimeFormatter, and more. Practical examples and exercises are provided to help developers understand and apply these concepts effectively in their Java applications.