title: Java Equivalent to .NET's DateTime.Parse?
body: <p>I'm working on a java class that I will use with Pervasive Data Profiler that needs to check if a Date String will work with .NET's DateTime.Parse.</p>
  
  <p>Is there an equivalent class or 3rd party library that can give me this functionality that is very close to .NET's DateTime.Parse?</p>
  
  <p>I would need it to be able to handle a broad range of date formats.
  ex. "12/20/2008", "1/1/08", "5/10/2009 12:46:00 AM", "5/10/2009 17:46:00"</p>