How the Y2K Bug Nearly Reset Civilization and What It Means for Modern Code

From the panic of the 1999 Y2K transition to the lingering 2038 Unix time overflow, this article explains how early memory‑saving date formats caused massive system failures, the emergency fixes applied, and the lasting lessons programmers must heed when handling time in software.

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How the Y2K Bug Nearly Reset Civilization and What It Means for Modern Code

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Dec 24, 2020 · Fundamentals

9 Hard Lessons I Learned Over 18 Years as a Software Developer

Over eighteen years as a software developer, the author shares nine hard‑earned lessons—including shedding pride, treating languages as tools, embracing lifelong learning, focusing on problem‑solving over perfection, and the value of side projects—to help developers grow their skills and mindset.

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9 Hard Lessons I Learned Over 18 Years as a Software Developer