Date: 2014jun3 Language: Java Level: Beginner Q. Java: Easy way to get the current year A.

int getYear() { GregorianCalendar cal = (GregorianCalendar) GregorianCalendar.getInstance(); return cal.get(Calendar.YEAR); }

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int getYear() { return ((GregorianCalendar) GregorianCalendar.getInstance()).get(Calendar.YEAR); }