Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide - Step 12 - Java Dates - Exploring LocalDate - Creation and Methods to Play

The video tutorial introduces the Java LocalDate class, explaining how to import and use it to get specific date information such as year, month, and day. It covers methods to determine if a year is a leap year and how many days are in a month or year. The tutorial also demonstrates how to perform date arithmetic by adding or subtracting days, months, and years, emphasizing the immutability of LocalDate. Additionally, it introduces LocalDateTime, highlighting its ability to handle time components like hours, minutes, and seconds.

What is the purpose of importing 'Java.time.start' in your code?

How can you retrieve the current year using the Local Date API?

What methods can you use to determine if a year is a leap year?

Explain how to add days, months, or years to a Local Date instance.

What does it mean that the Local Date class is immutable?

Describe the difference between Local Date and Local Date Time classes.

What additional functionalities does the Local Date Time class provide compared to Local Date?