Fixing the Android Date Picker Formatting Issue: Get Your Dates Right!

Struggling with incorrect date formats in your Android date picker? Discover a straightforward solution on how to convert the date format from `d-mm-yy` to `dd-mmm-yy` using SimpleDateFormat.
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Fixing the Android Date Picker Formatting Issue: Get Your Dates Right!

If you’ve ever worked with an Android application that involves date picking, you might have faced the challenge of formatting your date strings correctly. One common issue developers encounter is when the date displayed by the date picker is not in the desired format. In this post, we will tackle the problem of getting the correct date format from your Android date picker and how you can achieve the desired output.

The Problem

Imagine you are creating an application that requires users to select a date. Upon selection, you want to display it in a specific format. For instance, while your date picker might return a date like 16-08-21 (which stands for 16th of August, 2021), you may want it displayed as 16-Aug-21.

A user has shared their code which captures their current implementation:

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Currently, the output is:

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But the desired output is:

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Clearly, there’s a need for a solution that converts the formatted string into the desired format.

The Solution

To fix this formatting issue, you can use the SimpleDateFormat class in Java. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve the correct date output.

Step 1: Parse the Date String

You will first need to parse the date string that is currently in the format dd-MM-yy. This is done using the parse() method of SimpleDateFormat.

Step 2: Format the Parsed Date

Once you have the Date object, you can format it to your preferred style, which is dd-MMM-yy.

Implementation

Here’s the complete code showing how to implement the solution:

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Sample Logs Output

When you run the above code, you should see log outputs like the following:

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This confirms that the date has been correctly parsed and formatted.

Conclusion

It's essential to have your dates formatted correctly in your applications For Android developers facing issues with date picking formats, utilizing SimpleDateFormat to parse and reformat strings can resolve these problems efficiently.

By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that your dates are both user-friendly and follow the required format. So go ahead and give it a try in your code!

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