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class Date

The date header represents the date and time at which the message was originated.

This header is typically included in HTTP responses and follows the format defined in RFC 9110.

Definitions

def <<(value)

Replaces the current value of the date header with the specified value.

Signature
parameter　value　String

the new value for the date header.

Implementation

 
def << value
	replace(value)
end

def to_time

Converts the date header value to a Time object.

Signature
returns　Time

the parsed time object corresponding to the date header value.

Implementation

 
def to_time
	::Time.parse(self)
end

def self.trailer?

Whether this header is acceptable in HTTP trailers. Date headers can safely appear in trailers as they provide metadata about response generation.

Signature
returns　Boolean

true, as date headers are metadata that can be computed after response generation.

Implementation

 
def self.trailer?
	true
end