Problematic Second

(sarvendev.com)

1 points | by sarven 1 day ago

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  • sarven 1 day ago
    Today, checking the time is easy. We have smartphones, watches, computers, and even ovens. Everyone understands years, time zones, and UTC. It all seems straightforward. However, time can be unexpectedly complex in IT systems, leading to rare and tricky issues.

    Different systems face various time-related problems, often involving precision and synchronization. In this article, I’ll focus on one unusual case that has occurred only 27 times in history.