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How are dates handled in R?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
R uses Date and POSIXct for date-time handling.
Deep explanation
lubridate simplifies date operations.
Real-world example
Analyzing time series sales data.
Common mistakes
- String-based date handling.
Follow-up questions
- What is lubridate?
- Difference between Date and POSIXct?