Custom JodaTime serializer using Play Framework's JSON library?

Question

How do I implement a custom JodaTime\'s DateTime serializer/deserializer for JSON? I\'m inclined to use the Play Framework\'s JSON library (2.1.1). There is a default DateTi

Answer 1

I use Play 2.3.7 and define in companion object implicit reads/writes with string pattern:

case class User(username:String, birthday:org.joda.time.DateTime)

object User {
  implicit val yourJodaDateReads = Reads.jodaDateReads("yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss'Z'")
  implicit val yourJodaDateWrites = Writes.jodaDateWrites("yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss'Z'")
  implicit val userFormat = Json.format[User]
}