Easy R :Working with dates in R programming: Exploring the as.Date Function and Format Specifiers

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In this video, we will learn the powerful as.Date function in R programming, and how it can be used in conjunction with format specifiers to effectively handle dates. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced R user, this tutorial will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently work with dates in your data analysis projects. Join us as we explore various examples, tips, and tricks to manipulate, convert, and format dates with ease. Enhance your R programming skills and unlock the full potential of date manipulation in this informative and practical video.
A Comprehensive Guide to Handling Dates with as.Date in R Programming


code

date = Sys.Date()
date
class(date)
typeof(date)
mode(date)

date_string = "2023-05-30"
class(date_string)
typeof(date_string)
mode(date_string)

as.Date(), as_date(), as_datetime(),strptime()

"2023-05-30"

"2023-30-05"

"05-30-2023"

'05/30/2023'

date_1 = as.Date("2023-05-30") # yyyy-mm-dd
date_1
class(date_1)

date_2 = as.Date("05-30-2023", format="%m-%d-%Y") # mm-dd-yyyy
class(date_2)

date_3 = as.Date("05/30/2023", format="%m/%d/%Y") # mm/dd/yyyy
class(date_3)

date_4 = as.Date("05 30 2023", format="%m %d %Y") # mm dd yyyy
class(date_4)

date_5 = as.Date("05 Tue 30 2023", format="%m %a %d %Y") # mm wday dd yyyy
class(date_5)

?strptime()
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