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Learn how to solve the date decrement issue in `Spring Boot` when receiving JSON data and properly format your dates using `Jackson`.
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Understanding the Spring Boot Date Decrement Issue

If you’re working with Spring Boot, you might encounter an issue where the date you send from your front-end appears to be decremented by one day on the back-end. This can be particularly perplexing, especially when you believe you are sending the correct date. In this post, we’ll explore the reasons behind this behavior and how to fix it effectively.

The Problem Defined

As described in the scenario, a JSON object is sent from the front end with the following structure:

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Upon debugging on the Spring Boot side, the received date seems to reflect as:

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This shows an unexpected date format and an apparent decrement of a day, leading to confusion in applications that may rely on date accuracy.

What’s Happening Behind the Scenes?

The core of this issue is how dates are serialized and deserialized in Java applications, particularly when using Jackson in the Spring Boot framework. The specific settings in application.yml can play a huge role in this. In your configuration, you have specified a time zone and locale:

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Key Factors at Play

Date Serialization: The default format used by Jackson could lead to discrepancies between the expected and actual values if not correctly configured.

Time Zones: Your application is set to Europe/Paris time zone, which may create inconsistencies when sending dates in UTC (Z format).

Solution: Correcting the Date Format

To ensure that your date is interpreted correctly without decrementing the day, you need to amend the @ JsonFormat annotation in your UpdateSpecialityRequest class:

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Why This Change Matters

Format Accuracy: This specific pattern informs Jackson how to correctly parse the incoming date string.

Proper Handling of Time Zones: By specifying the appropriate date and time format, you reduce the chance of unexpected conversions that could alter the intended date.

Conclusion

Dealing with dates in programming can often lead to confusion due to different formats and time zone issues. By carefully managing the serialization process and employing correct annotations, you can prevent common pitfalls like a decrement in day values. Always ensure that the date format matches the expected input format, and keep an eye on the configured time zones.

By following the outlined steps and adjustments, you should now be able to handle date values correctly in your Spring Boot application. Happy coding!