How to convert datetime to integer in python

Question

how can i convert YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss format to integer in python? for example 2014-02-12 20:51:14 -> to integer.

i know how to convert only hh:mm:ss but not

Answer 1

I think I have a shortcut for that:

# Importing datetime.
from datetime import datetime

# Creating a datetime object so we can test.
a = datetime.now()

# Converting a to string in the desired format (YYYYMMDD) using strftime
# and then to int.
a = int(a.strftime('%Y%m%d'))