# date-formatter
[](https://crates.io/crates/date-formatter)
[](https://docs.rs/date-formatter)
A simple and lightweight date formatter crate for Rust. This crate provides functions for formatting, parsing, and performing calculations on dates.
## Features
* **No dependencies:** This crate is implemented using only the Rust standard library, so it has no external dependencies.
* **Easy to use:** The API is simple and straightforward, making it easy to get started.
* **Lightweight:** The crate is small and has minimal overhead.
## Usage
Add the following to your `Cargo.toml` file:
```toml
[dependencies]
date-formatter = "0.1.0" # Replace with the latest version
```
Then, you can use the crate in your code:
```rust
use date_formatter::{format_date, parse_date, days_between};
use std::time::SystemTime;
fn main() {
let now = SystemTime::now();
let formatted_date = format_date(now, "%Y-%m-%d");
println!("Today is: {}", formatted_date);
let parsed_date = parse_date("2024-12-29").unwrap();
println!("Parsed date: {:?}", parsed_date);
let yesterday = now - std::time::Duration::from_secs(86400);
let days = days_between(now, yesterday);
println!("Days between now and yesterday: {}", days);
}
```
## Supported Formatting Symbols
* `%Y`: Year, e.g., "2024"
* `%m`: Month, e.g., "12"
* `%d`: Day, e.g., "29"
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License
This crate is licensed under the MIT License.