compare dates in String format

Question

I\'m getting two dates as String values and I wanted to check start time is earlier than the end time. I compare them as it is without converting them to date using Simple

Answer 1

I would recommend converting them to date first to be a little safer, but as long as you are SURE the format (or timezone, etc...) will never change on you, then a date compare and comparing that format of string should always be equivalent.