timex_ecto
An adapter for using Timex DateTimes with Ecto, providing custom date/time types for Elixir applications.
What is timex_ecto?
Timex Ecto is a plugin that integrates the Timex date/time library with Ecto, Elixir's database wrapper and query generator. It enables developers to use Timex's enhanced DateTime structs directly in their Ecto schemas, replacing Ecto's built-in date/time types with more feature-rich alternatives. This bridges the gap between Timex's powerful date/time handling and Ecto's persistence layer for advanced functionality in Elixir applications.
Elixir developers using Ecto for database interactions who require advanced date and time handling beyond Ecto's built-in types, such as those needing timezone support or microsecond precision.
Developers choose Timex Ecto because it seamlessly integrates Timex's robust date/time features into Ecto schemas, offering custom types like DateTimeWithTimezone for preserving timezone data and microsecond precision support, which are not available in standard Ecto types.
Overview
An adapter for using Timex DateTimes with Ecto
Use Cases
Best For
- Storing and retrieving date/time data with timezone information in Ecto schemas using DateTimeWithTimezone.
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