Can you define the time format in the query itself or should it be done in PHP when working with timestamps?

When working with timestamps in PHP, it is generally recommended to define the time format within the PHP code itself rather than in the query. This allows for more flexibility and control over how the timestamp is displayed or manipulated. By defining the time format in PHP, you can easily adjust it as needed without having to modify the query each time.

// Define the time format
$time_format = 'Y-m-d H:i:s';

// Get the current timestamp
$current_timestamp = time();

// Format the timestamp using the defined time format
$formatted_timestamp = date($time_format, $current_timestamp);

// Output the formatted timestamp
echo $formatted_timestamp;