What are common mistakes developers make with TemporalAdjusters?

When working with TemporalAdjusters in Java, developers often encounter several common pitfalls. Understanding these mistakes can help prevent errors and improve the quality of your date and time manipulations.

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This article discusses common mistakes developers make with TemporalAdjusters in Java and how to avoid them.


// Example of incorrect use of TemporalAdjusters
import java.time.LocalDate;
import java.time.temporal.TemporalAdjusters;

public class AdjusterExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        LocalDate date = LocalDate.now();
        
        // Common mistake: forgetting to specify the date field when using adjusters
        LocalDate firstMonday = date.with(TemporalAdjusters.firstInMonth(MONDAY)); // Error: MONDAY not defined
    }
}
    

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