# Introducing VDDate : Attempt to standardize the most frequently implemented extensions for Date

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**Created:** [August 14, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/introducing-vddate-attempt-to-standardize-the-most-frequently-implemented-extensions-for-date/66742 "2023-08-14T09:55:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![dankinsoid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/swift/user_avatar/forums.swift.org/dankinsoid/32/29286_2.png) [@dankinsoid](https://forums.swift.org/u/dankinsoid)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/introducing-vddate-attempt-to-standardize-the-most-frequently-implemented-extensions-for-date/66742/1 "2023-08-14T09:55:21Z")

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**VDDate: A Fresh Approach to Date Handling in Swift** 📅

Hey Swift community,

I've been working on a new library named **VDDate** that I believe can offer a different perspective on date manipulations. This library is an attempt to combine and standardize the most frequently implemented extensions for Date.

Here's what you can expect:

- Simplified initializers and helper functions for `Date`.
- Enhanced tools for date comparison, matching, and formatting.
- Extended arithmetic functions with `DateComponents`.

While the API is still evolving, I'm genuinely interested in any suggestions or feedback you may have. Let's collaboratively refine it!

Take a look at the library [here](https://github.com/dankinsoid/VDDate) and share your thoughts.