The article outlines common misconceptions among programmers regarding handling date and time in applications. It stresses the importance of leveraging existing libraries due to the complexity of time-related issues, such as varying lengths of months and daylight saving time changes. The text also highlights myths concerning time zones, system clocks' accuracy, and synchronization issues between server and client clocks. It warns that the complexity inherent in time management is often underestimated and emphasizes a cautious, informed approach to time-related programming practices.
Don't re-invent a date time library yourself. If you think you understand everything about time, you're probably doing it wrong.
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