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Reputation: 165

Is there an alternative for Joda-Time interval in Java, which works as end time inclusive

I am trying to check if a particular date falls within a certain date range. I came across Joda Time interval in Java. But it works as end time exclusive.

So is there an alternative which functions as end time inclusive

Upvotes: 5

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Answers (1)

Arvind Kumar Avinash
Arvind Kumar Avinash

Reputation: 79580

java.time

I recommend you use modern Date-Time API*.

Quoted below is a notice at the home page of Joda-Time:

Note that from Java SE 8 onwards, users are asked to migrate to java.time (JSR-310) - a core part of the JDK which replaces this project.

You can use !date.isAfter where date is a reference to LocalDate e.g.

import java.time.LocalDate;

public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        LocalDate start = LocalDate.of(2021, 5, 10);
        LocalDate end = LocalDate.of(2021, 6, 10);
        for (LocalDate date = start; !date.isAfter(end); date = date.plusDays(1)) {
            // ...
        }
    }
}

Learn more about the modern Date-Time API from Trail: Date Time.

* For any reason, if you have to stick to Java 6 or Java 7, you can use ThreeTen-Backport which backports most of the java.time functionality to Java 6 & 7. If you are working for an Android project and your Android API level is still not compliant with Java-8, check Java 8+ APIs available through desugaring and How to use ThreeTenABP in Android Project.

Upvotes: 8

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