serialize/deserialize java 8 java.time with Jackson JSON mapper

Question

How do I use Jackson JSON mapper with Java 8 LocalDateTime?

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Answer 1

For those who use Spring Boot 2.x

There is no need to do any of the above - Java 8 LocalDateTime is serialised/de-serialised out of the box. I had to do all of the above in 1.x, but with Boot 2.x, it works seamlessly.

See this reference too JSON Java 8 LocalDateTime format in Spring Boot