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Understanding Clocks in Software Development; Types, Use Cases, and Best Practices
Timekeeping is a fundamental aspect of software systems, yet choosing the right type of clock can make the difference between reliable performance and subtle, hard-to-debug issues. In this article, we'll explore the two primary types of clocks, wall-clock (time-of-day) and monotonic clocks, their use cases in software development, and why selecting the appropriate clock is crucial for accuracy, performance, and system robustness. We'll include practical code examples in Python, Java, JavaScript, and Dart to demonstrate their usage.
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