What is the correct way to handle additional time information in Rails?

Question

I am working on a Rails application that allows users to define tasks for which they are required due_date. due_datemay or may not include time.

The way we handle it now seems like a hack. due_datethe default is 12:00 AM, in which case we do not show the time. As far as I know, the object DateTimedoes not allow empty values ​​of time.

Should I split this information into two columns in the database? How do you guys handle this?

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