You're Wrong About Dates – and Your Code Is Lying to You
16 days ago
- #date-handling
- #programming
- #time-intervals
- Date libraries traditionally treat dates as precise moments, which doesn't align with human perception of time.
- Decipad introduces the concept of dates as intervals with built-in granularity, making time representation more intuitive.
- This approach allows for natural containment checks (e.g., a year contains a month, a month contains a day).
- Time intervals enable straightforward duration calculations (e.g., the difference between two dates is a first-class value).
- Practical applications include project management, finance, and event planning without the need for manual conversions.
- The interval-based method eliminates common issues like timezone headaches and arbitrary timestamp selections.
- A comparison table highlights the advantages of the interval approach over traditional date handling methods.