Date and Time in .NET from Pluralsight

Learn how to master the art of working with date and time in .NET; a topic commonly taken for granted, but often the cause of unexpected errors. This course will make you comfortable working with dates and times in any .NET project!

Ever had issues caused by date and times with .NET within your applications? In this course, Date and Time in .NET, you will master the art of parsing dates and times and how to handle ambiguity using common standards that usually get overlooked and cause unexpected errors. First, you will learn how to handle relative time and time periods, such as calculating the time difference between two periods. Next, you will discover how time zones impact applications, how to properly handle them, and what to consider when parsing dates which don’t include time zone information. Finally, you will explore how to avoid problems when working with common date and time scenarios in .NET. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to set up your own applications and parse complex date and time situations whether you’re on Windows, Mac, or Linux!

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Date and Time in .NET

Date and Time Arithmetic

Practical Application

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops skills to handle date and time scenarios that often go overlooked and cause errors in .NET, which is foundational for those working with date and time in their projects

Taught by Filip Ekberg, a recognized expert in working with date and time in .NET

Examines common standards for parsing dates and times, which developers often overlook and may cause errors in their projects

Teaches how to handle relative time and time periods, including calculating the time difference between two periods, which are skills highly relevant to developers working with time and dates

Provides guidance on how to properly handle time zones and parse dates without time zone information, which are common challenges for developers working with dates and times

Emphasizes practical application, providing learners with the skills and knowledge to set up their own applications and parse complex date and time situations effectively

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Date and Time in .NET with these activities:

Explore Advanced Date and Time Features in .NET

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Expand your knowledge by exploring advanced date and time features in .NET.

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Follow the tutorial on Microsoft Docs: Working with Dates and Times in C#
Experiment with the features introduced in the tutorial

Join a Study Group for Date and Time Mastery

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Collaborate with peers to exchange knowledge, solve problems, and solidify your understanding.

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Find or create a study group with other students taking the course
Meet regularly to discuss concepts, complete assignments, and support each other's learning

Master Time Zone Calculations with Practice Exercises

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Enhance your ability to work with time zones by solving real-world problems.

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Visit the C# DateTime TimeZoneInfo Exercise website
Attempt to solve the problems on your own
Review the provided solutions and learn from the explanations

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Attend a Date and Time Workshop for .NET Developers

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Engage with experts and fellow developers to deepen your understanding through hands-on exercises.

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Research and identify a relevant workshop
Register and attend the workshop
Actively participate in discussions and exercises

Review Date and Time Concepts with 'C# 11.0 in Action'

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Reinforce your knowledge of date and time concepts with a practical guide to C# 11.

View C# 12 Pocket Reference on Amazon

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Read Chapter 4: Handling Time-Based and Temporal Data
Complete the C# exercises at the end of the chapter

Develop a Date and Time Calculations Library

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Apply your understanding of date and time concepts by building a reusable library.

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Design a simple API for your library
Implement the necessary classes and methods
Test your library thoroughly using unit testing

Career center

Learners who complete Date and Time in .NET will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Developer

Software Developers write, debug, and maintain software applications. Because many applications on the market today rely on the ability to manipulate dates and times, this course, Date and Time in .NET, can help build a strong foundation. It may be especially helpful for developers who work on timekeeping, scheduling, appointment booking, financial, and e-commerce applications.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators ensure that the data in their organization's database is safe and accessible to those that need it. This course, Date and Time in .NET, provides a solid foundation in the subject for those working with databases that use dates and times. The course will cover how to parse and set up dates and times, which are critical to a DBA.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites. The course, Date and Time in .NET, is especially relevant for those working on websites that have an e-commerce element, because of the need to track and schedule transactions, as well as to provide users with information about dates and times in user-friendly formats.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts plan and implement technology solutions for organizations. Today, many solutions require the ability to manipulate dates and times. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may help Systems Analysts who wish to become more well-rounded to gain insight into commonly overlooked date and time issues and how to avoid them.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts analyze data to extract meaningful insights, which they then use to inform better decisions. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may help Data Analysts improve their skills for analyzing data that include dates and times. The course may be especially helpful to those who analyze time series data.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze the needs of organizations and develop solutions to meet those needs. Many solutions today involve technology. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for Business Analysts who need to work with teams that include Software Developers and Database Administrators, to gain a baseline knowledge of common date and time issues and how to avoid them.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. Many projects today involve technology, and many technologies today use dates and times. This course, Date and Time in .NET, can help Project Managers gain a foundational knowledge of the subject, which will help them communicate more effectively with their technical teams.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect their organizations from cyberattacks. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for analysts who work on incident response teams and must understand how to preserve evidence from cyberattacks, and who need to understand how to set and interpret timestamps on security logs.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts analyze computer systems and design solutions to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for analysts who work with systems that use dates and times, such as payroll systems or time and attendance systems.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for software and hardware products. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for those who work on documenting software and hardware that involves dates and times, such as timekeeping applications or scheduling software.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test and evaluate software products to ensure that they meet quality standards. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for those working with products that include features that require handling dates and times, such as e-commerce applications or calendaring applications.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write, debug, and maintain computer programs. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for programmers who work on applications that use dates and times, such as scheduling applications or e-commerce applications.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage computer networks and ensure that they are running smoothly and securely. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for administrators who work with networks that use time synchronization protocols, such as NTP.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be useful for engineers who work on systems that use dates and times, such as billing systems or inventory systems.

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IT Support Specialist

IT Support Specialists provide technical support to users of computer systems. This course, Date and Time in .NET, may be helpful for specialists who support users who have issues with applications that use dates and times.

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