asctime - Linux
Overview
asctime converts a time tuple to a string in a human-readable format. It is commonly used for timestamping and logging purposes.
Syntax
asctime([time_tuple]) -> string
- time_tuple (optional): A time tuple representing the time to be converted. If not specified, the current time will be used.
Options/Flags
None available.
Examples
# Convert the current time to a string
$ asctime()
'Fri Sep 23 13:37:03 2022'
# Convert a specific time tuple to a string
$ time_tuple = (2022, 9, 23, 13, 37, 3)
$ asctime(time_tuple)
'Fri Sep 23 13:37:03 2022'
Common Issues
- Incorrect time format: Ensure that the input time tuple is in the correct format. It should be a tuple with six values: year, month, day, hour, minute, and second.
Integration
asctime can be used in conjunction with other commands for logging and timestamping:
# Log current date and time using logger
logger "$(asctime()) Hello, world!"
# Create a timestamped filename
filename="log_$(asctime()).txt"