C# Best method to convert custom String to DateTime format

Question

What's the best method for converting a custom string to DateTime format?

My custom strings could look any of these... "5d 4h 25m", "4h 25m", or "25m"

Answer 1

You can set any pattern you like and use DateTime.TryParseExact to parse your string to a DateTime object.

You might want to take a look at this page.

Answer 2

var converted = Convert.ToDateTime(yourString);

Answer 3

If it is possible to store each components individually, you could use TimeSpan.

here is a link with details about TimeSpan: http://www.dotnetperls.com/timespan-parse

On a second note, i would be telling you to create a method that takes your string and splits it in its various components and use each components with DateTime or TimeSpan