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The Problem with Time & Timezones - Computerphile
Computerphile · 12 recommenders · 12 months
Tom Scott explains for Computerphile why handling time and timezones in code is so hard, walking through a simple web app that computes how long ago something happened. It covers the quirks of timezones and calendars and ends in an exasperated rant.
Why Hacker News readers recommend it: It is the go-to funny, accessible explanation of why you should never implement datetime handling yourself, linked in nearly every timezone thread.
Software (other)Python, Ruby & scripting languages#timezones#datetime#tom scott#computerphile#programming pitfalls
“a must watch for developers just starting out with Timezones”
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