Julien Danjou 6/16/2015

Timezones and Python

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This technical article explores the complexities of timezone handling in software development, specifically using Python. It discusses why timestamps without timezone information are problematic, provides real-world examples of issues, and critiques Python's datetime API for returning timezone-unaware objects by default. It is a technical guide for developers working with time-sensitive applications.

Timezones and Python

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