Datetime

Datetime is a fundamental concept in computing that deals with representing, manipulating, and formatting dates and times. It involves handling temporal data such as year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and timezone information, which is essential for scheduling, logging, and time-sensitive operations in software applications.

Also known as: Date and Time, Timestamp, Time Handling, Temporal Data, DateTime

Why learn Datetime?

Developers should learn datetime concepts to handle time-related data accurately in applications like event scheduling, financial transactions, or data analysis where timestamps are critical. It is crucial for avoiding errors in time calculations, managing time zones in global systems, and ensuring compliance with legal or business requirements that depend on precise time tracking.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: Date
• docs: Python datetime Module Documentation
• tutorial: W3Schools: SQL Date Functions
• video: YouTube: DateTime Concepts Explained
• book: O'Reilly Book: Mastering DateTime in Programming