function::msecs_to_string - Linux
Overview
The function::msecs_to_string command converts milliseconds (ms) into a human-readable string representation. It’s primarily used to format elapsed time, timestamps, or any other duration measured in milliseconds.
Syntax
function::msecs_to_string <milliseconds>
Parameters:
<milliseconds>: The input duration in milliseconds.
Options/Flags
No options or flags are available for this command.
Examples
Example 1: Convert 5000 milliseconds to a string
function::msecs_to_string 5000
Output:
5 seconds
Example 2: Convert 100000 milliseconds to a string
function::msecs_to_string 100000
Output:
1 minute and 40 seconds
Example 3: Use in a script to format elapsed time
#!/bin/bash
start=$(date +%s%3N)
# Perform some operation
end=$(date +%s%3N)
elapsed=$(($end - $start))
formatted_time=$(function::msecs_to_string $elapsed)
echo "Elapsed time: $formatted_time"
Common Issues
None reported.
Integration
The function::msecs_to_string command can be used with other Linux commands like date or time to format time-related data. It can also be integrated into scripts or applications to enhance user experience by providing human-readable time durations.
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