How to Think About Time in Programming
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Time handling in software is complex due to the interplay between absolute and civil time concepts. Programmers must navigate challenges like leap seconds, timezone changes, and ambiguous civil times. Understanding the relationship between epochs, UTC, and local time representations is crucial for accurate timekeeping in applications.
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