How to find date difference in VB.NET
In VB.NET, you can find the date difference using the DateDiff function or by subtracting one DateTime value from another. Here are examples of both methods:
Using the DateDiff function
The DateDiff function calculates the difference between two dates in terms of a specified interval, such as days, months, or years. Here's an example that calculates the difference in days between two dates:
Dim startDate As Date = #2023-01-01#
Dim endDate As Date = #2023-02-15#
Dim daysDiff As Integer = DateDiff(DateInterval.Day, startDate, endDate)
Console.WriteLine("Number of days difference: " & daysDiff)
Using subtraction
You can subtract one DateTime value from another to get a TimeSpan object representing the difference between the two dates.
Dim startDate As Date = #2023-01-01#
Dim endDate As Date = #2023-02-15#
Dim diff As TimeSpan = endDate - startDate
Console.WriteLine("Number of days difference: " & diff.TotalDays)
Both methods will give you the difference between the two dates. Choose the one that suits your requirements and the interval you want to measure (days, months, years, etc.).
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