iCalendar Library

An iCalendar library is a software library that provides functionality for parsing, generating, and manipulating iCalendar data, which is a standard format (RFC 5545) for exchanging calendar and scheduling information. It enables developers to work with calendar events, tasks, and other scheduling data programmatically in applications. These libraries are commonly used in calendar applications, scheduling tools, and integrations with services like Google Calendar or Outlook.

Also known as: iCal library, RFC 5545 library, Calendar library, iCal parser, iCalendar parser

Why learn iCalendar Library?

Developers should learn and use an iCalendar library when building applications that involve calendar management, event scheduling, or integration with external calendar services. Specific use cases include creating calendar export/import features in web apps, syncing events between different platforms, or automating meeting scheduling in productivity tools. It's essential for any project that needs to handle standardized calendar data interchange.

Learning Resources

• docs: RFC 5545: iCalendar Specification
• tutorial: iCalendar Library Tutorial on MDN Web Docs
• docs: Python iCalendar Library Documentation
• tutorial: JavaScript iCal.js Library Guide
• tutorial: Building Calendar Apps with iCalendar - FreeCodeCamp Article