Why use
Why use PHP idate() for date parts?
🖇️ Using the `idate()` function is perfect for extracting specific date parts without needing full date objects.
🖇️ It is very efficient because it returns an integer directly, which is faster for calculations or comparisons.
🖇️ BUT, its often overlooked compared to more complex functions like `DateTime::format()`.
🖇️ This simplicity makes `idate()` suitable for cases where performance matters, such as logging and real-time applications.
In this video, learn a hidden gem of PHP, the `idate()` function, which allows you to quickly extract specific parts of a date without converting it into a full date object. Whether you need to know the current year, month, day, or even hour, `idate()` makes this possible in a very efficient way. We’ll dive into a specific case showing how this function is used in real applications to handle dates, including scheduling systems, dynamic reports, and logging. Watch now to discover this simple yet powerful feature and see how you can use it to optimize your PHP code!
GitHub Free Source Code:
📎 https://github.com/SergiuPogor/TurboL...
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