How do I use DateTime.TryParse with a Nullable?

Question

I want to use the DateTime.TryParse method to get the datetime value of a string into a Nullable. But when I try this:

DateTime? d;
bool success = DateTime.         


        

Answer 1

Alternatively, if you are not concerned with the possible exception raised, you could change TryParse for Parse:

DateTime? d = DateTime.Parse("some valid text");

Although there won't be a boolean indicating success either, it could be practical in some situations where you know that the input text will always be valid.