This post explains multiple methods to convert a given date into a Unix timestamp in Java, including using the Java 8+ Date-Time API and the Joda-Time library. It provides code examples for each method and warns against using outdated classes like Date and Calendar.
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1. Overview2. Using the Java 8+ Date-Time API3. Using the Legacy Date API4. Using Joda-Time5. ConclusionSort: