Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Dates and Times

The video tutorial explains the importance of dates and times in programming, focusing on JavaScript's date object. It covers creating date objects, setting specific dates, and formatting them. The tutorial also addresses month indexing, time zones, and known issues with date formatting. Additionally, it introduces Unix timestamps, how to get and convert them, and how to create date objects from timestamps. The video concludes with a brief mention of additional date methods to be covered in the next video.

What is a Unix timestamp and how is it used in JavaScript?

How can you convert a timestamp from milliseconds to seconds in JavaScript?

What are some methods you can use on Date objects in JavaScript?