Question 1

How do I parse a date string with only month and day using Now?

Accepted Answer

Now can parse incomplete strings like '10-13' to get October 13 of the current year by default. Use now.Parse("10-13"), but ensure the format is in TimeFormats or add it if needed.

Question 2

Now or Go's standard time package for date calculations?

Accepted Answer

Now simplifies common operations like week boundaries and parsing, while Go's time is more flexible for low-level tasks. Choose Now for productivity in business logic, but use time for complex or performance-critical code.

Question 3

How to configure Now to use a different timezone?

Accepted Answer

Create a Config with TimeLocation set, e.g., using time.LoadLocation, then use Config.With(t) for calculations. This ensures all operations respect the specified timezone, as shown in the README.

Question 4

Does Now support calculating business days or holidays?

Accepted Answer

No, Now focuses on calendar-based boundaries and parsing. For business days or holidays, you'd need to layer additional logic on top or use a different library, as it's not included in the feature set.

Question 5

How to add a custom time format like '02 Jan 2006' to Now?

Accepted Answer

Extend now.TimeFormats by appending the layout string, e.g., now.TimeFormats = append(now.TimeFormats, "02 Jan 2006"). This makes Parse() recognize it, but requires code changes and recompilation.

Question 6

Is Now thread-safe for concurrent use in Go?

Accepted Answer

Now uses global variables like WeekStartDay, which aren't thread-safe if modified concurrently. For safe usage, avoid changing configs at runtime or use separate Config instances per goroutine.

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