SMRTR ProgrammingDec 4, 2024lobste.rs

A complex bug with a ⸢simple⸣ fix

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A complex systems programming bug was fixed with a small change to the date comparison logic. The bug caused the program to prematurely mark future date directories as fully scanned, preventing it from processing new messages added later.

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