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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?

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